This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (47 Across) and the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (8 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.
NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 47 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ESE as a word: (US) dude, man. (Usually used vocatively); A language of Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.
ESE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
Mini Crossword, November 1, 2025, 8 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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