This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (45 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
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ N
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SPAIN as a word: A country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula. Official name: Kingdom of Spain. Capital and largest city: Madrid; An English ethnic surname transferred from the nickname for someone with Spanish ancestry.
SPAIN 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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