This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (10 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ L
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About the answer
NEIL as a word: A male given name from Irish; A surname from Irish derived from the given name.
NEIL has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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