This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (8 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: 7 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ I
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EMERITI as a word: (often postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title; (plural emeriti or (rare) emerituses) A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of....
EMERITI has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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