This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (71 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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About the answer
ENYA as a word: A female given name from Irish; the phoneticised form of the Irish Eithne.
ENYA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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