“Big name in nail polish” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ESSIE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESSIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big name in nail polish”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 13, 2025, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 13, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 13, 2025 grid22AHit up privately on "the socials"4 ltrs›27ATries to win4 ltrs›30AHomemade bombs, for short4 ltrs›37ABurning glow7 ltrs›41ACays, e.g.5 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 3, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down•••OPIFeb 11, 2026NYT Crossword50 Across•••OPIMar 13, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down•••••ESSIEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ESSIE5 ltrs
•••OPI3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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