This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ N
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About the answer
EDEN as a word: (biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia; An English surname, probably derived from a place name.
EDEN has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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