This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ T
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ERRANT as a word: Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits; Prone to erring or making errors; misbehaving.
ERRANT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 11, 2026.
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