This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 6, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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EDENS as a word: (biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia; An English surname, probably derived from a place name.
EDENS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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