This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (66 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, July 1, 2026, 66 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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About the answer
ELI as a word: A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin; A student at Yale University.
ELI has been an answer 23 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 4, 2025, 36 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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