This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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ELBA as a word: An Italian island in the Tuscan Archipelago off the west coast of Italy, administratively part of Tuscany; between the Italian coast and Corsica; A city, the county seat of Coffee County, Alabama, United States.
ELBA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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