What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nickname for Eleanor" from August 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nickname for Eleanor”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

NELL

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Nickname for Eleanor” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nickname for Eleanor” clue?+

The answer is NELL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 15, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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