This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NAPE as a word: (anatomy) The back part of the neck; (zoology) The part of a fish or bird immediately behind the head.
NAPE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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