This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (36 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, February 20, 2026, 36 Down
Answer length: 7 squares
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I _ _ _ _ _ _
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I _ _ _ _ _ S
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IMPORTS as a word: (transitive) To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade; (countable) Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
IMPORTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 15, 2025, 29 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
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N _ _ S
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NETS as a word: (cricket) A training session before playing a cricket match for both bowlers and batsmen or even backups.
NETS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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