This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EVE as a word: The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve; (figurative) The period of time when something is just about to happen or to be introduced.
EVE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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