This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Z _ _ _
First and last letters
Z _ _ O
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ZERO as a word: The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero; The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
ZERO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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