This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (52 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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About the answer
NGOS as a word: A surname from Vietnamese [in turn from Hokkien]; A surname from Tagalog [in turn from Hokkien].
NGOS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 3, 2026.
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