This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (111 Across). 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: 8 squares
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EINSTEIN as a word: Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity; (sometimes sarcastic) An extremely clever or intelligent person.
EINSTEIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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