This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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About the answer
NIALL as a word: A male given name from Irish or Scottish Gaelic used in Ireland and Scotland since the Middle Ages.
NIALL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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