This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ I
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NAOMI as a word: (biblical) The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth; A female given name from Hebrew.
NAOMI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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