This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (40 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
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E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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ECON as a word: Abbreviation of economics. [(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of...; Abbreviation of economy. [Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.].
ECON has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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