This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (72 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 _ _ A
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NINA as a word: A female given name in continuous use since the 19th century; The Babylonian goddess of the watery deep, daughter of Ea.
NINA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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