This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ R
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ERROR as a word: (countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately; (uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
ERROR has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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