This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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About the answer
ELSA as a word: A female given name from German or Hebrew.
ELSA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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