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“Hawaiian goose” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 2, 202526 Down4 letters
Answer
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4 letters · 26 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NENE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hawaiian goose”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 2, 2025, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 September 2, 2025.

Crossing entries

Sep 2, 2025 grid
24ASoother for sore gums12 ltrs›28ASmidgen5 ltrs›35ABrian of electronica3 ltrs›39ASalty snack whose varieties are found at the ends of 18-, 24-, 52- and 61-Across7 ltrs›

Every appearance

3 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 25, 2026NYT Crossword53 Across••••NENEOct 6, 2025NYT Crossword27 Down••••NENESep 2, 2025NYT Crossword26 Down••••NENE

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