This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (70 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: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ESL as a word: Initialism of English as a second language; Initialism of extended shelf life.
ESL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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