This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ G
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About the answer
NOSING as a word: An animal's pushing or exploration with the nose; That part of the treadboard of a stair that projects over the riser.
NOSING has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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