This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (83 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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About the answer
NEAL as a word: A male given name from Irish, transferred from the surname; A male given name, variant of Neil.
NEAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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