This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (81 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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NUN as a word: A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living togeth...; (by extension) A member of a similar female community in other confessions.
NUN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 25, 2025.
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