Crossword clue

“One of the three landlocked countries with four-letter names, aside from Chad and Mali”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 1, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LAOS

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “One of the three landlocked countries with four-letter names, aside from Chad and Mali” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One of the three landlocked countries with four-letter names, aside from Chad and Mali” clue?+

The answer is LAOS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2025.

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