This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (13 Down). 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
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NON as a word: (nonstandard) Used to negate or invert the meaning of the following adjective. More properly written as the prefix non-; (Malaysia, slang) A non-Muslim citizen.
NON has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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