This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ N
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IRAN as a word: A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. Capital: Tehran; (literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.
IRAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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