This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ C
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ETHIC as a word: A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual; The morality of an action.
ETHIC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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