Crossword clue
“Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SAMOALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997” clue?+
The answer is SAMOA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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