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Balkan state that's been independent since 2008 (crossword clue)

6 squares · NYT Crossword · July 30, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.

Answer length: 6 squares

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K _ _ _ _ _

First and last letters

K _ _ _ _ O

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KOSOVO as a word: A partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Kosovo. Capital and largest city: Pristina. Considered by...; One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.

KOSOVO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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