This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (11 Across), the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (51 Down), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (21 Across), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, August 7, 2026, 11 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ W
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AFEW has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 9, 2026, 51 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ E
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NERVE as a word: Courage; boldness; audacity; gall; Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
NERVE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 6, 2025, 21 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ W
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NYT Crossword, October 23, 2025, 48 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
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N _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ L
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NOTALL 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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