This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ I
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EMOJI as a word: A digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place, originally used in Japanese text messaging but ....
EMOJI has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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