This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (9 Down). 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
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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EGYPT as a word: A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo; (historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.
EGYPT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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