This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (5 Down). 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
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ K
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ERIK as a word: A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.
ERIK has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 16, 2026.
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