This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ U
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About the answer
TUVALU as a word: A country and archipelago of Polynesia in Oceania. Capital and largest city: Funafuti.
TUVALU 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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