This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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About the answer
ETAS as a word: ETAS GmbH is a German company which designs tools for the development of embedded systems for the automotive industry and other sectors of the embedded industry.
ETAS has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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