This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ E
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About the answer
UNCLE as a word: The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent; The male cousin of one’s parent.
UNCLE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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