This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ N
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MILAN as a word: A city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Milan and the region of Lombardy, Italy; A metropolitan city of Lombardy, established in 2015; in full, the Metropolitan City of Milan.
MILAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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