This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (44 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
NYT Crossword, September 26, 2026, 44 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NEE as a word: (North American English, unisex) Used when giving a former name. Originally known as; A surname.
NEE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 14, 2026, 24 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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