Crossword clue

“Area east of the Urals”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ASIA
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Area east of the Urals” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 “Area east of the Urals” clue?+

The answer is ASIA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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