This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (79 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
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N _ _ _ A
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NINJA as a word: (figurative) A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation; (video games, fandom slang, in the plural) A notional draconian arm of a corporation (originally Nintendo), tasked with dealing with individuals that infring....
NINJA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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