This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ A
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CRIMEA as a word: (historical) Synonym of Crimean Khanate: A historical country in Crimean Peninsula, Europe. The Crimean Khanate, which for much of its history controlled mos...; A geographic region and peninsula in Eastern Europe, jutting out into the Black Sea; de facto occupied and annexed in 2014 as a republic of Russia, but inter....
CRIMEA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 31, 2026.
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