This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (26 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ Y
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ELROY as a word: A male given name originating as a coinage, a pseudo-Spanish variant of Leroy.
ELROY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 27, 2026.
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