This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ N
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ENRON as a word: The events that led up to the bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation, or by extension any similar events.
ENRON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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