This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (27 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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About the answer
EDIT as a word: To change a text, or a document; A change to the text of a document.
EDIT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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