Crossword clue
“Red state”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 3 times
IRELetters3
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 1 of 3 |
| OHIO | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| DEBT | 4 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Red state” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 19, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 19, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Red state” clue?+
The answer is IRE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 19, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 19, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.