This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (25 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: 8 squares
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N _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ _ _ M
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NEPOTISM as a word: The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
NEPOTISM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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