Island nation between Italy and Libya

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

Malta is an island nation in the central Mediterranean, located south of Italy and north of Libya. The answer is a proper noun.

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Aerial view of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1That's no lie!
  2. 5Pie ___ mode
  3. 82000s spy thriller series starring Jennifer Garner
  4. 10Gender prefix
  5. 11K-pop group with the hit song "How You Like That" [Colors]
  6. 13~~~
  7. 14Construction project for beavers
  8. 17Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe
  9. 18Big name in floss
  10. 21"A long, long time ___ ..."
  11. 22Actress Depp of 2024's "Nosferatu" [Flowers]
  12. 24Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals]
  13. 25Makes super happy

Down

  1. 1"Terrif!"
  2. 2100%
  3. 3Langley-based spy grp.
  4. 4Useful skill in de-escalation
  5. 5Denim treatment used in punk fashion
  6. 6Ancestry
  7. 7Sends an invite for
  8. 9Bit of sports equipment with a binding
  9. 12Counterpart to "thx"
  10. 14___ & Gabbana, Italian fashion label
  11. 15Alternative to Helvetica
  12. 16Island nation between Italy and Libya
  13. 19Uber competitor
  14. 20Gooey cheese
  15. 23Spy org. that preceded 3-Down

The answer to “Island nation between Italy and Libya” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MALTA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026 at 16-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Island nation between Italy and Libya” answer

MALTA (5 letters)

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When else has “Island nation between Italy and Libya” appeared?

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September 14, 2026 (most recent) → MALTA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Island nation between Italy and Libya”?

The answer is MALTA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Island nation between Italy and Libya”?

5 letters: MALTA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026, at 16-Down.

Can “Island nation between Italy and Libya” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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