This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (76 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ A
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NANA as a word: (term of endearment) One's grandmother; (informal) A banana.
NANA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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