This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ Q
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IRAQ as a word: A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Iraq. Capital and largest city: Baghdad; (historical) An expansive medieval region of West Asia, including not only the modern territories of Iraq but also large parts of western Iran (the so-called....
IRAQ has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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