This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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EELS as a word: (spectroscopy) Initialism of electron energy loss spectroscopy.
EELS has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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