This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ELIOT as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elliott; An English and Scottish surname, variant of Elliott.
ELIOT 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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