This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ D
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EGAD has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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