This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
EXCESS as a word: The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper; More than is normal, necessary or specified.
EXCESS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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