This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
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T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ N
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TEXAN as a word: A native or inhabitant of the state of Texas, United States; Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of the U.S. state of Texas.
TEXAN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 20, 2026.
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