This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ S
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NERTS as a word: A fast-paced card game played with multiple decks; (slang, euphemistic) Crazy; nuts.
NERTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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