This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 9 squares
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ANNAPOLIS as a word: The capital city of Maryland, United States and the county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland; (metonymic) USNA (“United States Naval Academy”), located in the above city.
ANNAPOLIS 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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