This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (65 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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Z _ _
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ZEE as a word: (colloquial, usually in the plural) Sleep; (intransitive, informal) To sleep or nap. (Compare zzz, catch some z's.).
ZEE 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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