This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NINE as a word: The digit or figure 9; (card games) A playing card with nine pips.
NINE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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