Crossword clue
“It borders Canada for 45 miles”
This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IDAHOLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “It borders Canada for 45 miles” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 22, 2025 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with O, 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 “It borders Canada for 45 miles” clue?+
The answer is IDAHO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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