This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (118 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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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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