This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ A
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MANTA as a word: A kind of fabric or blanket used in Latin America and southwestern United States; A city and canton in Manabí province, Ecuador.
MANTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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