This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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EROS as a word: Physical love; sexual desire; A winged figure of a child representing love or its power.
EROS has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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