This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ S
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ETHICS as a word: The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession; (philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
ETHICS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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