This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ F
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NERF as a word: (transitive, slang, video games) To change a mechanic, an ability or a character in a video game in order to make less efficacious; (slang, video games) The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
NERF has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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