This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (28 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
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ U
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NAURU as a word: A country and island of Oceania, in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Republic of Nauru; Nauruan, the language of Nauru.
NAURU has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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