This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (25 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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ENG as a word: The velar nasal consonant found in such words as song or wink; The name of the Latin-script letter Ŋ/ŋ, formed by combining the letters n and g, used in the IPA, Sami, Mende, and some Australian aboriginal languages.
ENG has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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