This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (29 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ R
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NOIR as a word: (film and television, uncountable) Film noir; (film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
NOIR has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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