This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (57 Across). 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 _ _ Y
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EASY as a word: Requiring little skill or effort; Causing ease; giving comfort, or freedom from care or labour.
EASY has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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