This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (59 Across). 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 _ _ E
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NOSE as a word: A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell; A snout, the nose of an animal.
NOSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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