This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (44 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: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ Y
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ESSAY as a word: (publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject; (dated, transitive) To attempt or try.
ESSAY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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