This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
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About the answer
ENC as a word: (postal) Abbreviation of enclosure (indicating that a letter is accompanied by further material). [(countable) Something that is enclosed, i.e. inserted into....
ENC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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