This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (102 Across). 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: 8 squares
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INSOMNIA as a word: (medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep; (informal) Temporary inability to sleep.
INSOMNIA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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