This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (123 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
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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EGYPT as a word: A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo; (historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.
EGYPT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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