This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ N
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MAYAN as a word: Of or relating to the Maya people of Central America or South-eastern Mexico; A Maya person.
MAYAN 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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