This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NILE as a word: A large river in Africa flowing through Khartoum and Cairo into the Mediterranean Sea, usually considered to be the longest river in the world; A township in Ohio, United States, named after the river; in full, Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio.
NILE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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