What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "A big one might be challenging to work with" from March 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“A big one might be challenging to work with”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EGO

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “A big one might be challenging to work with” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 5, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “A big one might be challenging to work with” clue?+

The answer is EGO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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