This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
N _ _
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About the answer
NOT as a word: Negates the meaning of the modified verb; To no degree.
NOT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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