This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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NELL as a word: A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen, or Helen.
NELL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 4, 2026.
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