This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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NOBEL as a word: A Nobel Prize; A surname from Swedish, especially referring to Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor and philanthropist.
NOBEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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