This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (117 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.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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About the answer
ETS as a word: Initialism of Educational Testing Service: the world's largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization, founded in 1947; (economics) Initialism of emissions trading scheme.
ETS has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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