This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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NCO as a word: (military) Initialism of non-commissioned officer. [A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority...; (electronics) Initialism of numerically controlled oscillator.
NCO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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