Crossword clue

“Father of five sons in the Bible”

This clue appeared as 119-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 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 “Father of five sons in the Bible” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 119-Down. 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 “Father of five sons in the Bible” clue?+

The answer is ESAU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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