This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (30 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, October 18, 2026, 30 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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About the answer
ECCE as a word: Initialism of extracapsular cataract extraction.
ECCE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 3, 2026, 8 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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