___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination) NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: SEP 26, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination)"?

The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination)" is INCA.

Q2.

Why is "INCA" the answer to the clue "___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination)"?

The clue refers to a famous hiking path in Peru known as the Inca Trail, which leads to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The blank in the clue indicates the missing word that completes the trail's name, which is 'Inca,' relating to the civilization that built it.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination)" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 26, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "INCA" mean in this context?

Inca refers to a member of the South American Indian people living in the central Andes before the Spanish conquest.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Cuzco resident, People who worshiped the rain god Illapa, Ancient builder of the Sacsayhuamán fortress, Ancient Peruvian society, Cuzco people

4-letter answer to ___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination) in NYT Midi Crossword September 26 2026 is INCA.

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