This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (18 Across). 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
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ N
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IRAN as a word: A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. Capital: Tehran; (literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.
IRAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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