This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ W
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About the answer
EBOW as a word: The EBow, short for electronic bow or energy bow, is an electronic device used for playing string instruments, most often the electric guitar.
EBOW has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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