This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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EERIE as a word: Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird; (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
EERIE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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