This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (5 Down). 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: 3 squares
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ESA as a word: (space science) Initialism of European Space Agency; Initialism of emotional support animal. [An animal used to provide emotional support to a person with a disability, often while traveling.].
ESA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 25, 2026.
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