This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ERASE as a word: (transitive) To remove (markings or information); (transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
ERASE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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