This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NIKE as a word: (usually in the plural) An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike; (Greek mythology) The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.
NIKE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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