This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ S
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EJECTS as a word: (transitive) To throw out or remove forcefully; (transitive) To compel (a person or persons) to leave.
EJECTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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