This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (15 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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NEILL as a word: A male given name from Irish, variant of Neil; A surname from Irish or transferred from the given name, variant of Neil.
NEILL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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