This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026 (3 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ H
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ETCH as a word: (figuratively) To make a lasting impression; To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also ....
ETCH has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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