This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (59 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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EENIE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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