This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (55 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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ELLE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Eleanor and other names beginning with El. Also given as a name in its own right.
ELLE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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