This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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EARN as a word: (transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work; (transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or ....
EARN has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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