This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ A
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EXTRA as a word: (not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary; (not comparable, dated) Extraordinarily good; superior.
EXTRA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 10, 2026.
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