This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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About the answer
NOR as a word: A binary operator composite of NOT OR; negation of OR function; (logic, electronics) Alternative form of NOR. [A binary operator composite of NOT OR; negation of OR function.].
NOR has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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