This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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ELKS as a word: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
ELKS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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