This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (66 Across). 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 _ _ E
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EIRE as a word: The island of Ireland, consisting of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; (chiefly dated, sometimes proscribed) The Republic of Ireland.
EIRE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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