This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ A
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CUBA as a word: A country, the largest island (based on land area) in the Caribbean. Capital and largest city: Havana; A locale in the United States; named for the island country.
CUBA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 12, 2026.
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