This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026 (64 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.
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E _ _ _
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E _ _ N
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ECON as a word: Abbreviation of economics. [(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of...; Abbreviation of economy. [Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.].
ECON has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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