This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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ERMA as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages, of rare usage, variant of Irma.
ERMA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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