Crossword clue

“Scottish archipelago west of Norway”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SHETLANDISLANDS
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 12, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Scottish archipelago west of Norway” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2025 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Scottish archipelago west of Norway” clue?+

The answer is SHETLANDISLANDS (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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