This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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About the answer
ENYA as a word: A female given name from Irish; the phoneticised form of the Irish Eithne.
ENYA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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