Crossword clue

“Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ESAU
Letters4
Starts withE
Ends withU
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 10, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis” clue?+

The answer is ESAU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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