This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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NAM as a word: (informal, historical) The Vietnam War; (informal) Clipping of Vietnam. [A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.].
NAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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