This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (17 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, July 12, 2026, 17 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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ELSE as a word: (postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items; (usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
ELSE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 12, 2026, 22 Across
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ E
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ORELSE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 12, 2026.
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