This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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NOBEL as a word: A Nobel Prize; A surname from Swedish, especially referring to Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor and philanthropist.
NOBEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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