This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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About the answer
EDEN as a word: (biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia; An English surname, probably derived from a place name.
EDEN has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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