This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 6 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
ENCORE as a word: A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete; A call or demand (as by continued applause) for a repeat performance.
ENCORE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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