This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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NAIL as a word: The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals; The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.
NAIL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 16, 2026.
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