This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (25 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
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NOSE as a word: A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell; A snout, the nose of an animal.
NOSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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