This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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