This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (15 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 _ _ L
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EVEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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