This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (65 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: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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EDGES as a word: (plural only, African-American Vernacular) The fine hairs at the edge of someone's (usually a black woman's) hairline; baby hairs.
EDGES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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