Crossword clue
“Burj Khalifa's country, for short”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
UAELetters3
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Burj Khalifa's country, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with U and ends with E, 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 “Burj Khalifa's country, for short” clue?+
The answer is UAE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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