Crossword clue
“Country ruled by the al-Khalifa royal family since 1783”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BAHRAINLetters7
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Country ruled by the al-Khalifa royal family since 1783” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 3, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Country ruled by the al-Khalifa royal family since 1783” clue?+
The answer is BAHRAIN (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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