This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NATE as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Nathan, Nathanael and Nathaniel, and also a female given name Natalie; A surname.
NATE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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