Crossword clue

“What Mediterranean nation lies between Italy and Libya?”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MALTA

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 1, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What Mediterranean nation lies between Italy and Libya?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.

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What is the answer to the “What Mediterranean nation lies between Italy and Libya?” clue?+

The answer is MALTA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2026.

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