This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (28 Across). 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 _ _ Y
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EDDY as a word: A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current; A circular current; a whirlpool.
EDDY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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