This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ E
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NORMIE as a word: (slang, usually derogatory) A normal person; one with commonly held, normative beliefs, neurology, tastes or interests; (Internet slang, usually derogatory) A person who is not a member of an ingroup, such as a fandom or other (online) community; an outsider.
NORMIE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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