This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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NOEL as a word: (literary or dated) Christmas; A male given name from French.
NOEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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