This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (13 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (50 Down). 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.
NYT Crossword, August 24, 2026, 13 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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About the answer
ESTEE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Esther, variant of Esti; A surname.
ESTEE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
NYT Crossword, August 20, 2026, 50 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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