Crossword clue

“Western half of Hispaniola”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HAITI
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Western half of Hispaniola” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with I, 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 “Western half of Hispaniola” clue?+

The answer is HAITI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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