This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (52 Down). 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: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
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N _ _ _ E
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NIECE as a word: A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece"); A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law.
NIECE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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