38 Across

NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Eensy

Answer:

LIL’

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Eensy" is a playful, old-fashioned word meaning very small, often used in nursery rhymes like "Itsy Bitsy Spider." The clue hints at a short, informal term for "tiny," which is "lil’"—a casual abbreviation of "little" that fits the same meaning. The apostrophe in "lil’" even mirrors the whimsical, shortened style of "eensy." It’s a straightforward synonym swap with a touch of colloquial charm.

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