Crossword clue

“Country between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IRAN

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Country between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Country between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf” clue?+

The answer is IRAN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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