What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Chicana, for example" from August 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Chicana, for example”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

MEXICANAMERICAN

Letters15

Starts withM

Ends withN

Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 12, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chicana, for example” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2025 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with N, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chicana, for example” clue?+

The answer is MEXICANAMERICAN (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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