Crossword clue

“It's west of the Bering Strait”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

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

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It's west of the Bering Strait” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 5-Down. 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 “It's west of the Bering Strait” clue?+

The answer is ASIA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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