This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ A
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KOREA as a word: A geographic region consisting of two countries in East Asia, commonly known as South Korea and North Korea; formerly a single country; A peninsula in East Asia, containing the countries of North Korea and South Korea; in full, Korean Peninsula.
KOREA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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