This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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ETON as a word: A town and civil parish in Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England (OS grid ref SU965775); A town in Murray County, Georgia, United States.
ETON has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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