This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (42 Down). 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: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ A
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ANTIGUA as a word: The largest island of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, in the Caribbean.
ANTIGUA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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