This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ELOTE as a word: (uncountable, countable) A street food dish originating in Central America, but now also popular in the United States, consisting of corn on the cob which is...; (uncountable, originally) Corn (maize) harvested before reaching full maturity.
ELOTE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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