This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (17 Down). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ S
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NESS as a word: A placename:; A suburban village in Neston parish, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ3076).
NESS has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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