This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (122 Across). 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: 7 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ _ L
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NEUTRAL as a word: (politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned; Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
NEUTRAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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