The "E" of ESP

Latest answer — September 25, 2026

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Clue explained

In ESP, the E comes from “extra,” as in “extrasensory perception.” The quotation marks around “E” indicate that the clue is asking for the word represented by that initial, not for the letter itself.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
An educational illustration representing extrasensory perception.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Dogs and cats ... or less commonly, frogs and rats
  2. 5Highway off-ramp
  3. 6Chance to hit a homer
  4. 8Largest island of Greece
  5. 9Strongly disliked

Down

  1. 1Fruit on a Georgia license plate
  2. 2The "E" of ESP
  3. 3Region on the north side of Mount Everest
  4. 4Governor's responsibility
  5. 7Danson of "The Good Place"

The answer to “The "E" of ESP” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EXTRA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 25, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“The "E" of ESP” answer

EXTRA (5 letters)

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What does EXTRA mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of EXTRA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional
  • excessive or extravagant

When else has “The "E" of ESP” appeared?

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September 25, 2026 (most recent) → EXTRA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “The "E" of ESP”?

The answer is EXTRA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “The "E" of ESP”?

5 letters: EXTRA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 25, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “The "E" of ESP” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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