This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (117 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ L
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ETAL as a word: A small village in Ford parish, northern Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NT9239).
ETAL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 27, 2025.
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