This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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EDGES as a word: (plural only, African-American Vernacular) The fine hairs at the edge of someone's (usually a black woman's) hairline; baby hairs.
EDGES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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