This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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XII as a word: the tenth studio album by American country music singer Neal McCoy; a studio album by Brian Culbertson released in 2010 by GRP Records.
XII has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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