This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (20 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: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ A
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About the answer
MANILA as a word: The capital city of the Philippines; the regional capital of Metro Manila, in the island of Luzon; (loosely) Metro Manila, the National Capital Region (NCR).
MANILA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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