“Nickname for Eleanor” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nickname for Eleanor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 29, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 29, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 29, 2025 grid4DItalian film star Sophia5 ltrs›5DMain courses7 ltrs›6DEl infierno figure6 ltrs›21DMuppet who's made guest appearances on "Scrubs" and "The West Wing"4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 15, 2026NYT Crossword47 Across••••NELLJul 29, 2025NYT Crossword24 Across••••NELLBack to the full Jul 29, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.