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“Nothing” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 30, 20255 Down3 letters
Answer
N
I
L
•••NIL
3 letters · 5 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nothing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Dec 30, 2025 grid
5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›

More clues from this puzzle

Dec 30, 2025
1AScoundrels4 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›20A"Absolument!"6 ltrs›21AFizzled out completely8 ltrs›23A"Nothing but ___!" (reaction to a swish)3 ltrs›

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