This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 (71 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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EWES as a word: A female sheep, as opposed to a ram; Of or pertaining to the Ewe people or language.
EWES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 14, 2026.
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