This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (49 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 _ _ _ O
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METRO as a word: (general) A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area; (less common) An urban rapid transit rail transport system, normally with lighter track and light trains (i.e. an S-Bahn or similar), or a train in such systems.
METRO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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