“Midwest city known as the "Rubber Capital of the World"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AKRON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Midwest city known as the "Rubber Capital of the World"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 15, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.