This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (78 Down). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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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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