“Mediator between the id and the ideal, in Freudian psychology” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EGO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mediator between the id and the ideal, in Freudian psychology”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 31, 2026, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.