Crossword clue
“Candidacy for an entertainment award, informally”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
NOMLetters3
Starts withN
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Candidacy for an entertainment award, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2025 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Candidacy for an entertainment award, informally” clue?+
The answer is NOM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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