This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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About the answer
ERST as a word: (archaic, poetic) Formerly, once, erstwhile; (obsolete) First.
ERST 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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