Crossword clue
“Eliminates entirely”
This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ERADICATESLetters10
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Eliminates entirely” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 1, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Eliminates entirely” clue?+
The answer is ERADICATES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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