This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (34 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 _ _ L
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NEAL as a word: A male given name from Irish, transferred from the surname; A male given name, variant of Neil.
NEAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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