This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (10 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
First letter
E _ _
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ERE as a word: (obsolete) At an earlier time; A language spoken on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
ERE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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