This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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EDIE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Edith, also used as a formal given name; A surname.
EDIE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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