This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 (13 Across), the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (80 Across), the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, October 12, 2026, 13 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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First and last letters
N _ _ R
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About the answer
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.
NYT Crossword, July 5, 2026, 80 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ R
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NYT Crossword, February 16, 2026, 41 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ R
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