This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (46 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _
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E _ _ _ _ E
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ETOILE as a word: (ballet) Alternative form of étoile. [(ballet) The leading ballet dancer in a company]; (heraldry) Alternative form of estoile. [(heraldry) A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, as opposed to the straight lines of a mullet.].
ETOILE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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