This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 8 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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E _ _ _ _ _ _ N
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EINSTEIN as a word: Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity; (sometimes sarcastic) An extremely clever or intelligent person.
EINSTEIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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