This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ S
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NEXUS as a word: A form or state of connection; A connected group; a network, a web.
NEXUS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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