This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (14 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 _ _ _ S
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NOSES 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.
NOSES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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