This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ S
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NAPS as a word: (slang) kinky or curly hair.
NAPS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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