This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EON as a word: An immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time; (US, informal, hyperbolic) A long period of time.
EON has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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