This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (69 Down). 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: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NAN as a word: (British, Ireland, Australia, Canada, endearing) Synonym of grandmother; (UK, endearing) Synonym of nursemaid.
NAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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