This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NAT as a word: Negative automatic thoughts; A unisex given name.
NAT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 25, 2025.
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