This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (75 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: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ R
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NINER as a word: (in the singular) The digit 9 in the NATO phonetic alphabet; (informal) Something nine inches long, or holding nine gallons, etc.
NINER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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