“Whitney who invented the cotton gin” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Whitney who invented the cotton gin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 21, 2026, where it runs at 19 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.