This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (41 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ N
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ELTON as a word: A male given name from Old English; A surname from Old English.
ELTON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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