This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (36 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: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ R
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NOIR as a word: (film and television, uncountable) Film noir; (film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
NOIR has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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