This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ C
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NARC as a word: (informal, colloquial, drugs) A police officer or federal agent assigned to or engaging in illegal narcotics control; (colloquial, informal) A narcissist.
NARC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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