This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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EELS as a word: (spectroscopy) Initialism of electron energy loss spectroscopy.
EELS has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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