This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NOSE as a word: A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell; A snout, the nose of an animal.
NOSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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