This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ D
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ESPIED as a word: (transitive) To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot; (transitive) To see (someone or something) without foreplanning or unexpectedly.
ESPIED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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