Negative for Nikolai NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Negative for Nikolai" is NYET.
The clue 'Negative for Nikolai' uses alliteration and cultural reference to suggest a Russian context. 'Nikolai' is a common Russian name, and 'negative' hints at a word meaning 'no' in Russian, which is 'nyet.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 01, 2026.
Nyet is the Russian word for 'no.'
Russian refusal, The decline of Russia?, Duma denial, 33-Down denial, Da’s opposite
The answer to “Negative for Nikolai” in the New York Times puzzle January 1 2026 is NYET. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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