Crossword clue
“Island nation between Italy and Libya”
This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MALTALetters5
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Island nation between Italy and Libya” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 14, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Island nation between Italy and Libya” clue?+
The answer is MALTA (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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