“No ___ mal” (“It’s not bad,” in Spanish) NYT Crossword Clue

Think of how you might describe the state of something in Spanish when it's neither good nor bad.

???? is the third person singular present tense form of the verb 'estar' in Spanish, meaning 'is' or 'it is.'

The phrase 'No ___ mal' is a common Spanish expression meaning 'It's not bad.' The blank is filled by '????,' which is the third person singular form of the verb 'estar,' used here to mean 'is.'

“It is,” in Ibiza, "___ bien", ___ noche (tonight: Sp.), “¿Dónde ___ la biblioteca?”, “¡___ bien!” (Spanish “All right!”)