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6 squares · NYT Crossword · October 25, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (4 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: 6 squares

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N _ _ _ _ _

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N _ _ _ _ E

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NORMIE as a word: (slang, usually derogatory) A normal person; one with commonly held, normative beliefs, neurology, tastes or interests; (Internet slang, usually derogatory) A person who is not a member of an ingroup, such as a fandom or other (online) community; an outsider.

NORMIE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.

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