This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (16 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EER as a word: (poetic) Unpunctuated contraction of ever; (computing) Initialism of Enhanced/Extended Entity-Relationship.
EER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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