This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (61 Down). 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: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EVE as a word: The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve; (figurative) The period of time when something is just about to happen or to be introduced.
EVE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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