This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (42 Across). 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: 3 squares
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NUN as a word: A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living togeth...; (by extension) A member of a similar female community in other confessions.
NUN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 25, 2025.
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