This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (45 Across). 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 _ _ _
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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