This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (59 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ A
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ERICA as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages or Old Norse; A locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, south eastern Victoria, Australia.
ERICA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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