This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (52 Down). 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ L
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ETHEL as a word: A female given name from Old English, popular at the turn of the 20th century; A number of places in the United States:.
ETHEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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