This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ R
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ECLAIR as a word: Alternative spelling of éclair. [A small, chocolate-covered, creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French v....
ECLAIR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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