This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (66 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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ETS as a word: Initialism of Educational Testing Service: the world's largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization, founded in 1947; (economics) Initialism of emissions trading scheme.
ETS has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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