This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (21 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (70 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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NYT Crossword, April 17, 2026, 21 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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ETC as a word: Alternative form of etc; Acronym of electron transport chain.
ETC has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
NYT Crossword, November 9, 2025, 70 Across
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ _ _ _ A
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YADAYADA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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