This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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About the answer
NATL 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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