This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ A
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NANA as a word: (term of endearment) One's grandmother; (informal) A banana.
NANA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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