This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (15 Across). 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 _ _ O
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NATO as a word: (uncountable) The wood of such trees; (countable) A tree of the genus Mora.
NATO has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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