This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ R
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ESTER as a word: (organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional grou...; A female given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Esther.
ESTER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 12, 2026.
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