This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ R
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NEAR as a word: Physically close; Close in time.
NEAR has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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