This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ Y
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CITY as a word: A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place; (Australia) The central business district; downtown.
CITY 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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