This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NIT as a word: The egg of a louse; A young louse.
NIT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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