This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EVA as a word: A female given name from Latin, ultimately from Hebrew; (space flight) Initialism of extravehicular activity. [Any activity done by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft etc.].
EVA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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