This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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EAR as a word: (countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea; (countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
EAR has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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