This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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