This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (52 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: 3 squares
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UNC as a word: (originally African-American Vernacular, Internet slang) An older male relative; (by extension) Any older man, especially middle-aged.
UNC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 31, 2026.
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