This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (20 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: 3 squares
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NAB as a word: (informal, transitive) To grab or snatch something; (informal, transitive) To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
NAB has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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