This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (122 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
NIE as a word: A surname; (US) Initialism of National Intelligence Estimate.
NIE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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