This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (27 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ELATE as a word: (transitive) To make joyful or proud; Elated; exultant.
ELATE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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