This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NATE as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Nathan, Nathanael and Nathaniel, and also a female given name Natalie; A surname.
NATE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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