This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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EDEN as a word: (biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia; An English surname, probably derived from a place name.
EDEN has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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