This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ N
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About the answer
BENIN as a word: A country in West Africa, formerly Dahomey; Republic of Benin, since 1990.
BENIN 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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