This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (32 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ R
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ELDER as a word: A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or...; (now chiefly US) An old person.
ELDER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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