This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 19, 2026 (37 Down). 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: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ S
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NETS as a word: (cricket) A training session before playing a cricket match for both bowlers and batsmen or even backups.
NETS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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