This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (66 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, September 15, 2026, 66 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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NOS as a word: (uncountable) Abbreviation of nitrous oxide (“N₂O”). [(inorganic chemistry) A non-flammable gas (N₂O) commonly used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthe...; (countable) Acronym of nitrous oxide system.
NOS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 61 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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