This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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LOIRE as a word: The longest river in France, passing (from southeast to northwest) through the departments of Ardèche, Haute-Loire, Loire, Saône-et-Loire, Allier, Nièvre, Ch...; A department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Capital: Saint-Étienne.
LOIRE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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