This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (32 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
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ A
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ANKARA as a word: The capital city of Turkey and the capital of Ankara Province; A province and metropolitan municipality in central Turkey around the city.
ANKARA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 12, 2026.
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