This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ O
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TOKYO as a word: A prefecture and capital city of Japan; (metonymic) The Japanese government.
TOKYO 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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