This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (23 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ N
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NAAN as a word: A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.
NAAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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