This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (77 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026 (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.
NYT Crossword, May 10, 2026, 77 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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NOS as a word: (uncountable) Abbreviation of nitrous oxide (“N₂O”). [(inorganic chemistry) A non-flammable gas (N₂O) commonly used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthe...; (countable) Acronym of nitrous oxide system.
NOS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 2, 2026, 31 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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