This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (127 Across). 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: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
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N _ _ _ E
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NIECE as a word: A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece"); A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law.
NIECE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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