This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 6 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ E
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ESTATE as a word: The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person; (law) The nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land.
ESTATE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 13, 2026.
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