This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ U
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About the answer
ESAU as a word: (biblical) The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob; A surname.
ESAU has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
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- One son of Isaac and Rebekah
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