“Something much needed after an all-nighter” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something much needed after an all-nighter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 119 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.