This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (117 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: 3 squares
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ELY as a word: A cathedral city and civil parish (served by City of Ely Council) in East Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England; A city in Linn County, Iowa.
ELY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 10, 2026.
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