This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (73 Down). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EMS as a word: A river in northwestern Germany; A diminutive of the female given names Emma or Emily.
EMS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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