This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (32 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ N
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ETHAN as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s; A town in South Dakota, United States.
ETHAN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 28, 2026.
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