This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (69 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ U
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ESAU as a word: (biblical) The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob; A surname.
ESAU has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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