Crossword clue
“American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle”
This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
COLONYLetters6
Starts withC
Ends withY
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle” clue?+
The answer is COLONY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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