Crossword clue

“Midwest city dubbed the "Little Apple"”

This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
MANHATTANKANSAS
Letters15
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 27, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Midwest city dubbed the "Little Apple"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Midwest city dubbed the "Little Apple"” clue?+

The answer is MANHATTANKANSAS (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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