Crossword clue

“Madrid's country, on World Cup scoreboards”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ESP

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Madrid's country, on World Cup scoreboards” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Madrid's country, on World Cup scoreboards” clue?+

The answer is ESP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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