This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (54 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: 6 squares
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C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ A
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CANADA as a word: A country in North America. Capital: Ottawa. Largest city: Toronto; (US, informal) A country bordering a larger country that shares many similarities with it, but is overshadowed by the more prominent larger.
CANADA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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