This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ R
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NIGER as a word: A country in West Africa, situated to the north of Nigeria. Official name: Republic of the Niger; A major river in West Africa that flows into the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria.
NIGER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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