Crossword clue

“City and its surroundings”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
METROAREA
Letters9
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 20, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “City and its surroundings” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 20, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, 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 “City and its surroundings” clue?+

The answer is METROAREA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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