This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ O
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ERATO as a word: (Greek mythology) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnem...; (astronomy) 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.
ERATO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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