This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ U
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URDU as a word: Modern Standard Urdu, an Indo-Aryan language with native speakers mainly in Pakistan and North India. It is a standardized and Persianized version of Hindustani; Of or relating to the Urdu language.
URDU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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