This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ U
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MALIBU as a word: (surfing) A type of lightweight longboard known for its stability; A city in Los Angeles County, California, United States known for its beaches.
MALIBU has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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