This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ I
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ENNUI as a word: A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression; (transitive) To make bored or listless; to weary.
ENNUI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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