This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (31 Across). 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.
Answer length: 12 squares
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First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N
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NOPAINNOGAIN
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NOPAINNOGAIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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