This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (52 Across). 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.
How to read this clue
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
EMPHASIS as a word: Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important; Special attention or prominence given to something.
EMPHASIS 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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- Big name in fashion (57 Across)
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