This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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About the answer
ESTA as a word: (US) Acronym of Electronic System for Travel Authorization; (US) Acronym of Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
ESTA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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