Crossword clue

“Mideast nation ruled by the House of Thani”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

QATAR

Letters5

Starts withQ

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mideast nation ruled by the House of Thani” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Q and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mideast nation ruled by the House of Thani” clue?+

The answer is QATAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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