This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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About the answer
ERIE as a word: Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes of North America; A city, the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States.
ERIE has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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