This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (7 Down). 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: 3 squares
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ENS as a word: (philosophy) An entity or being; an existing thing, as opposed to a quality or attribute; (chemistry, alchemy, now historical) Something supposed to condense within itself all the virtues and qualities of a substance from which it is extracted; an....
ENS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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