This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (110 Down). 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 _ _ _ O
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MARIO as a word: A male given name from Italian or Spanish; (automotive, motor racing, figurative) Ellipsis of Mario Andretti (“one who drives fast or recklessly”). [(figuratively) Someone who drives fast or recklessl....
MARIO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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