This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ A
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ERICA as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages or Old Norse; A locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, south eastern Victoria, Australia.
ERICA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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