This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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NAVEL as a word: (anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth; The central part or point of anything; the middle.
NAVEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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