This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NEB as a word: (now dialectal) A person's nose; (now dialectal) The nose or snout of an animal, now especially of a fish.
NEB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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