Neither mate
Latest answer — August 22, 2026
43 Across
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Clue explained
NOR is the conjunction used in the paired construction “neither … nor,” so it is the mate of “neither.”
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Eugene Sheffer Crossword
This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Neither mate” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is NOR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 43-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Neither mate” answer
NOR (3 letters)
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What does NOR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NOR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(conjunction)
- used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen
- used to introduce a further negative statement
- than
When else has “Neither mate” appeared?
Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- August 22, 2026 (most recent) → NOR
- August 3, 2026 → NOR
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Neither mate”?
The answer is NOR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Neither mate”?
3 letters: NOR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 43-Across. Earlier appearances: August 3, 2026 → NOR.
Can “Neither mate” have a different answer?
Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?
The full grid for August 22, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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