This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (107 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (11 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.
NYT Crossword, March 29, 2026, 107 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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ELLE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Eleanor and other names beginning with El. Also given as a name in its own right.
ELLE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 20, 2026, 11 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ A
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SASHA as a word: A male given name from Russian or Ukrainian; A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian.
SASHA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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