This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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NASAL as a word: (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the nose or to the nasion; (phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage,....
NASAL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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