This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EVE as a word: The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve; (figurative) The period of time when something is just about to happen or to be introduced.
EVE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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