What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nasty ___ (noted rap moniker)" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nasty ___ (noted rap moniker)”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

NAS

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Nasty ___ (noted rap moniker)” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nasty ___ (noted rap moniker)” clue?+

The answer is NAS (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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