This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (24 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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NIBS as a word: (cribbage) A jack turned up by the dealer; (slang, UK, after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person.
NIBS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 21, 2026.
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