This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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About the answer
MTN as a word: Abbreviation of mountain. [(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the land....
MTN 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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