This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (31 Across). 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: 3 squares
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NNE as a word: Initialism of north-northeast. [The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.]; Initialism of north-northeast. [Of, in or pertaining to the north-northeast; north-northeastern.].
NNE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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