This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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EGYPT as a word: A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo; (historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.
EGYPT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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