This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (1 Across). 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 _ _ S
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NCIS as a word: (military, US) Initialism of Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
NCIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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