This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (62 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
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N _ _ A
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NOVA as a word: (astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star; (uncountable) Smoked Nova Scotia salmon.
NOVA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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