This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (67 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: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EST as a word: (obsolete) Grace; favour; Esther, the book of Esther.
EST has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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