This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (22 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: 6 squares
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First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ E
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ERMINE as a word: A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest o...; The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
ERMINE 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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