This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ L
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About the answer
ETAL as a word: A small village in Ford parish, northern Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NT9239).
ETAL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 27, 2025.
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