This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ E
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NICHE as a word: (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business; Any similar position, literal or figurative.
NICHE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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