This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (64 Across). 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: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ S
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NETS as a word: (cricket) A training session before playing a cricket match for both bowlers and batsmen or even backups.
NETS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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