This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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ERNST as a word: A surname.
ERNST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 22, 2026.
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