This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ETC as a word: Alternative form of etc; Acronym of electron transport chain.
ETC has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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