This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (19 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EAT as a word: (ambitransitive) To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it; (intransitive) To consume a meal.
EAT has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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