This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ I
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About the answer
MAUI as a word: The second-largest island of Hawaii; A barangay of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines.
MAUI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
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