This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (66 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ E
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NITE as a word: Informal spelling of night. [(countable) The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark.].
NITE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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