This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ T
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ELDEST as a word: The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group; (card games) (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
ELDEST has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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