This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 (3 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, July 31, 2026, 3 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
X _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
X _ _ _ _ U
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XANADU as a word: (figurative) A place full of beauty, happiness and wonder; An opulent building or resort that provides entertainment or luxurious living.
XANADU has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 10, 2026, 49 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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EDEN as a word: (biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia; An English surname, probably derived from a place name.
EDEN has been an answer 17 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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