This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ U
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ECRU as a word: A beige colour; Of a beige colour.
ECRU has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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