This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NOTE as a word: A symbol or annotation; A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality.
NOTE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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