This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (36 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ L
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NEPAL as a word: A country in South Asia, located between China and India. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Capital and largest city: Kathmandu.
NEPAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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