This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ I
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HANOI as a word: The capital city of Vietnam; (metonymic) the Vietnamese government.
HANOI has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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