This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ E
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MAINE as a word: A state of the United States; probably named for the province in France. Capital: Augusta. Largest city: Portland; A former province of Pays de la Loire, France. Capital: Le Mans.
MAINE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 10, 2026.
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