This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
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ROME as a word: A major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire; A metropolitan city of Lazio, Italy.
ROME has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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