This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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N _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ R
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NASCAR as a word: (sports) Acronym of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, a U.S. auto racing organization founded in 1948; Alternative letter-case form of NASCAR.
NASCAR 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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