This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ U
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ECRU as a word: A beige colour; Of a beige colour.
ECRU has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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