This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (29 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ESTEE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Esther, variant of Esti; A surname.
ESTEE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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