This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
N _ _
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About the answer
NUB as a word: A small knob or lump; The essence or core of an issue, argument etc.
NUB 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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