This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (1 Down), the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (16 Across), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Mini Crossword, June 6, 2026, 1 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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NOM as a word: (colloquial) To eat with noisy enjoyment. [with on]; (informal) Clipping of nominee. [A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for offic....
NOM has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 21, 2026, 16 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NYT Crossword, January 22, 2026, 28 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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