This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (24 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: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ A
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MALTA as a word: An archipelago and country in Southern Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea. Official name: Republic of Malta. Capital: Valletta; The largest island in the Maltese Archipelago.
MALTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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