This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ELP as a word: Initialism of English language proficiency; (music, informal) Initialism of Emerson Lake and Palmer.
ELP has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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