This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ERNIE as a word: The machine that draws random premium bond numbers in the United Kingdom; A diminutive of the male given name Ernest.
ERNIE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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