This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NNE as a word: Initialism of north-northeast. [The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.]; Initialism of north-northeast. [Of, in or pertaining to the north-northeast; north-northeastern.].
NNE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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