This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ S
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About the answer
NOELS as a word: (literary or dated) Christmas; A male given name from French.
NOELS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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