What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Düsseldorf denial" from January 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Düsseldorf denial”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NEIN

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Düsseldorf denial” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 20, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Düsseldorf denial” clue?+

The answer is NEIN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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