This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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POE as a word: Edgar Allan Poe, an American author and poet of the 19th century, known especially for his dark themes; A surname from Old Norse:.
POE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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