This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (103 Down). 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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NOE as a word: Archaic spelling of Noah. [(religion) A figure in Abrahamic religions, believed to have built an ark to save his family and members of each species of animal...; (military) Initialism of nap-of-the-earth. [(military) Denoting a very low-altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and atta....
NOE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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