This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ A
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About the answer
NEERA as a word: A sweet sap extracted from the inflorescence of various species of toddy palm and widely consumed in India and other Asian countries, sometimes fermented to ...; A unisex given name.
NEERA 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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