This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ H
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EPOCH as a word: A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable; A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
EPOCH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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