What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Highlands cryptid, affectionately" from July 23, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Highlands cryptid, affectionately”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

NESSIE

Letters6

Starts withN

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Highlands cryptid, affectionately” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Highlands cryptid, affectionately” clue?+

The answer is NESSIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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