There are lots of incredible lakes around the world, and in the Aug. 20 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword, we’re taking a look at the “Great Lake that borders Buffalo” to give you an answer to five across.

Five across. Image via Dot Esports

• Hint one: It starts with “E.”
• Hint two: Repeat another letter in the clue and it’s almost creepy and frightening.
• Hint three: It features three vowels.
• Hint four: Rhymes with dreary.

Clues are at a premium here, so let’s get straight into the complete solution.