This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (17 Down). 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: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NAM as a word: (informal, historical) The Vietnam War; (informal) Clipping of Vietnam. [A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.].
NAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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