Crossword clue

“State that joined the union in 1845”

This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TEXAS
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Sep 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “State that joined the union in 1845” ran in the LA Times Crossword on September 11, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “State that joined the union in 1845” clue?+

The answer is TEXAS (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of September 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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