This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (29 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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EVES as a word: The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve; (figurative) The period of time when something is just about to happen or to be introduced.
EVES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 13, 2026.
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