This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ H
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ETCH as a word: (figuratively) To make a lasting impression; To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also ....
ETCH has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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