What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ de plume" from January 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ de plume”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 3 times

NOM

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ de plume” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 22, 2026 as 28-Down. 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 “___ de plume” clue?+

The answer is NOM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 22, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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