This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (74 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ A
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MARA as a word: Any caviid rodent of the genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina; (US) A Latin American criminal gang.
MARA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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