This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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N _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ _ T
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NEAREST as a word: (superlative of `near' or `nigh') most near; (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance.
NEAREST 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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