This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ T
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EGOIST as a word: An egocentric or self-centered person; An advocate of egoism.
EGOIST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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