This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 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: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ Y
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NASTY as a word: Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person); Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.
NASTY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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