This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ N
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IRAN as a word: A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. Capital: Tehran; (literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.
IRAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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