Narrow branch of the sea (anagram of "intel") "Nothing ___ matters" ("It's top-priority") Not a hair out of place, say Napoleon's title, for short NASA's "Ready for takeoff!": Hyph. *Night ___ (not an early sleeper?) Numero before dos Nighttime rest period Nile viper Noted Yankee third baseman from 2004 to 2016: Hyph. ___ Nowitzki, former Dallas Mavericks player who retired from the NBA at 40 Nip it in the ___ "No ___, ands or buts!" Napkin's place, while eating "No ___ for Old Men," 2005 novel by Cormac McCarthy that was adapted into a 2007 crime film Norway's capital city ___ Nickerson, "Nancy Drew" character Navigator's aid Nelson Mandela's nickname, which was also his Thembu clan name Nobel ___ Prize, award received by Nelson Mandela in 1993 "...___ note to follow sew..." ("Do Re Mi" lyrics): 2 wds. Noah's vessel "...near ___ wherever you are...," Celine Dion lyrics ___'n' cheese "Not guilty," for one Night before Christmas "Never Have I ___" (Netflix drama) Neither solid nor liquid N.Y.C. summer clock setting: Abbr. Net-like material "___ not a big deal!" Nickelodeon's little explorer Nintendo's movement-sensing game console Neither's partner "Not a moment ___ soon!" ___ Nation, Jay-Z's entertainment agency New York's Madison ___, for short NBA team from Brooklyn Nickname for a young Darth Vader Nocturnal barn bird "___ Night Fever," 1977 dance drama film starring John Travolta, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award New Year month, for short "No ___, ands, or buts!" Nancy Drew's boyfriend Nocturnal mammal that hangs upside down Nobel Peace Prize city New ___ Rangers, NHL team based in "The Big Apple" that has 4 Stanley Cup wins Non-profit URL ender New Yorker's commute option Not in danger anymore, say Non-permanent office worker, briefly "Not ___ shabby!" Not an imitation? Neighbor of X on a keyboard, phonetically Neat display Nighttime preyer? Night light in the sky NFL official, for short Name, place, animal, or thing "Not gonna happen!" Nyctophobe's fear Nut found in a squirrel's home, maybe Night sound Name that sounds like "Stew" "___ Night (Angel Face)," 1975 song by Neil Sedaka that peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 "Neither" follower, often ___ need-to-know basis: 2 wds. Nevada's casino city Nat ___ Wild (TV channel) Navigational sheet that can now be accessed using a smartphone Napkin's locale during dinner Nancy Drew's boyfriend or Sansa Stark's father Not severe, as weather (rhymes with "wild") "Need this now!" in the office: Abbr. Nobel laureate ___ Pavlov "Nineteen Eighty-Four" author George ___ NYC airport letters Nickname for Dwight D. Eisenhower Nia ___, director and actress who plays Toula Portokalos in 2002 rom-com "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" Narcissists have a big one ___ Nichols, "The Graduate" director who has won the EGOT Neon or freon, e.g. Neither's partner Netflix alternative that streams "The Handmaid's Tale" New Year's ___ NFL ball carriers: Abbr. Nickname for Leonard McCoy, fictional doctor played by Karl Urban in the 2009 film "Star Trek" New York City congresswoman big on social media: Abbr. Nightmarish street of filmdom Noah's boat ___ Newman, Oscar-winning actor who plays Sully in the 1994 film "Nobody's Fool" 404 NOT FOUND* Noble element in bright signs Norse god of thunder Nickname found between the letters R and V Nobel-winning author ___ Morrison who wrote "Beloved" Nat ___ TV (TV channel) "Not great, could be better," say: Hyph. Nuclear power particle Not quite there ___ (nearly finished) Noise from a loud sleeper New South Wales' capital, for short Nairobi's country Nevadan casino city that rivals Las Vegas Navy affirmative NBA legend Shaquille ___ "Nightcrawler" actress ___ Russo Name, place, or thing, in grammar "___ Night Live," sketch-comedy show that holds the record for the most Emmy wins for a television program ___ Ness monster Not completely closed, as a window Norse capital on a fjord 1938 novel by Daphne du Maurier featuring an unnamed protagonist that was adapted into an eponymous Oscar-winning film "Not a ___ out of you!" ("Shh!") 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk featuring an unnamed protagonist, with a film adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton: 2 wds. Nashville's Grand Ole ___ Nevada city home to Great Basin College Nanny ___ (baby monitor) Nocturnal mammal that hangs upside-down "___ no more" ("I get it") "Not a moment ___ soon!" "Now, ___ more like it!" Neckpiece made of flowers "No ___, ands, or buts!" ___ Ness, large Scottish freshwater body Negative vote New ___, US city known as the "Big Apple" that hosts a World Marathon Majors race Nickel or dime, e.g. ___ Newton, scientist who established classical mechanics "No ___ to Die" (2021 James Bond film) ___-noir (sinister film genre) "___ Name," 2016 animated fantasy film by Makoto Shinkai where two high school students swap bodies Number that may start a countdown Neither here ___ there Naked mole-___ (rodent) Not really close "Nothing" in Spanish Nobel ___ Prize (award won by Mother Teresa) NBA scoring units, for short Noteworthy division of history Nancy Drew's boyfriend "Not impressed" response Nostalgic Instagram hashtag: Abbr. Nikola ___, famed inventor and engineer "N" in DND Nelson Mandela's country: Abbr. Numero ___ (first-rate) Not virtual or imaginary Neck accessory that's knotted National ___, annual May event celebrating the cosmos: 2 wds. Not happy Nancy ___, teenage sleuth Nocturnal hooter "Never have I ___" (party game) Nike's swoosh or Wikipedia's globe, for one "Never ___ the comments on social media" (advice to a celebrity, perhaps) Night before Christmas, say Night sky twinkler New York ___, NFL team that was rebranded as the New York Jets in 1963 Noah's craft 'N ___ (Justin Timberlake's boy band) Nocturnal bird who says "Whoooo" Non-nimble person North Carolina river hidden in "venom" Novel's storyline NPR host Shapiro whose name is hidden in "Costa Rica" "No," casually Needing a refill, as a gas tank Nickname that sounds like "stew" New Haven's Ivy League school New York City's Madison ___, for short "___ News," sitcom starring Andrea Martin that is about a fictional news station "No ___, ands, or buts!" News reporter's due date Nail's threaded alternative, in the toolbox ___-negotiable (unchangeable) Norman ___, British comic book writer whose name is connected to 13a Narrow opening Neckwear for a hungry baby New England's country: Abbr. Number of horsemen or Ninja Turtles Nature-friendly prefix Number of years in a decade Nobel Peace Prize city Nitrogen's state of matter Nintendo's iconic plumber "Never Have I ___" (party game) Nevada casino city near Lake Tahoe Null and ___ (no longer valid) "Not Dead Yet" actress Rodriguez 2005 novel by Stephenie Meyer featuring vampires that was adapted into a film series starring Robert Pattinson NYC's Fifth or Madison, for short Number of strikes for a strikeout Necklace unit Nativity ___ (Christmas setup) Need to repay, say Newborn baby-weighing units: Abbr. "Neither here ___ there" Not intoxicated Netflix competitor that streams "The Handmaid's Tale" "___ no rush, take your time": 2 wds. Nickelodeon's "___ the Explorer" N.Y.C. winter clock setting: Abbr. Not cleaned, as a table surface Narcotics watchdog: Abbr. "No Shave ___," annual event where men grow their mustaches for a month Neil ___ who sang "Sweet Caroline" and "Longfellow Serenade" Newcastle upon ___, English city with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge Naval fleet VIP: Abbr. Network for "American Dad": Abbr. Nevada's "Biggest Little City in the World" Now and ___ (sometimes) Network for "Shameless" and "Dexter," for short Noble gas used in arc lamps Neil deGrasse ___, astrophysicist and Public Welfare Medal-winner known for hosting "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" Nut in pie or praline Next of ___ (relatives) Number starting a countdown, maybe "New Rules" singer Dua ___ Nevada's ___ 51 Network for "Boardwalk Empire" and "The Wire": Abbr. "Not ___ can help it!": 2 wds. Naval navigation system: Abbr. Name that's a citrus fruit spelled backward Nitrogen's usual state of matter Noble title in a tea variety NCAA's "Madness" month, for short Neck of the woods New Rochelle private university Nut that falls from an oak tree "Not great, but not ___ either" (so-so) Number on a birthday party invitation, maybe Nautical "Hello!" "Not happenin' buddy" Nile viper "No returns, no warranties," on a price tag: 2 wds. Not strict enough, say ___ Nickerson, Nancy Drew's boyfriend Non-dairy, vegan milk option "Never ___ Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro "Nightmare ___," 2021 neo-noir film by Guillermo del Toro starring Bradley Cooper as a carnival worker Not bumpy, as a road Not quite shut, as a door NBC's weekend fixture: Abbr. Night before a special day Number of legs for a crab "No more Mr. ___ guy!" Newton's ___ of universal gravitation "Name a ___," Bronx Zoo's Valentine's Day program that allows people to name "Madagascar Hissing" insects Now ___ then (once in a while)