“What Thomas Carlyle called "the dismal science," for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ECON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What Thomas Carlyle called "the dismal science," for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 26, 2026, where it runs at 13 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.