This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ A
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MAYA as a word: a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century; various Mesoamerican peoples that continued in competing civilizations from the 10th century onward until conquered by Spain.
MAYA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 14, 2026.
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