This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ T
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KUWAIT as a word: A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: State of Kuwait. Capital: Kuwait City; Alternative form of Kuwait City: The capital city of Kuwait. [The capital city of Kuwait.].
KUWAIT 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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