This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (53 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025 (16 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.
NYT Crossword, June 28, 2026, 53 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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About the answer
EATS as a word: (colloquial) Food.
EATS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 13, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 13, 2025, 16 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
Show the answer
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