This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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EEG as a word: (medicine, countable) Initialism of electroencephalogram. [(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.]; (medicine, countable) Initialism of electroencephalograph. [(neurology) An instrument used for recording electrical brain activity.].
EEG 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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