This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (71 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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NES as a word: (video games) Initialism of Nintendo Entertainment System; (linguistics) Initialism of native English speaker.
NES has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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