This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (41 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
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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ETNA as a word: An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, between Messina and Catania; A city in Siskiyou County, California, United States.
ETNA has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
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