This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ N
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NAAN as a word: A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.
NAAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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