69 Across

NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

One of Columbus’s ships

Answer:

NINA

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue refers to one of the three famous ships Christopher Columbus used on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. "NINA" was the nickname for the Santa Clara, the smallest of the trio alongside the Pinta and the Santa Maria. It’s a straightforward historical reference—no wordplay or tricks, just a well-known name from exploration history.

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