This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
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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