This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ A
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MARA as a word: Any caviid rodent of the genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina; (US) A Latin American criminal gang.
MARA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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