“Massachusetts county in which the term "gerrymandering" was first applied” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESSEX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Massachusetts county in which the term "gerrymandering" was first applied”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2026, where it runs at 131 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.