This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 (68 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Z _ _ _
First and last letters
Z _ _ O
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ZERO as a word: The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero; The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
ZERO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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