This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
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N _ _ N
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NEON as a word: (countable, uncountable) Neon signs or lights, collectively; (uncountable) The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.
NEON has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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