This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (90 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ S
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EDDIES as a word: A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current; A circular current; a whirlpool.
EDDIES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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