nina
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ninas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A hidden message revealed in the completed grid of a crossword.
Noun
Examples
The puzzle itself was fairly easy however there was an elegant nina based on the middle entry (INSIDE STORY) in which each of the across answers hid a synonym of "story", e.g. 5A and 6A were: STABle gendER.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A NINA loan.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nina” mean?
A hidden message revealed in the completed grid of a crossword.
Is “nina” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.