Crossword clue

“State that only borders one other state”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MAINE
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “State that only borders one other state” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 6, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “State that only borders one other state” clue?+

The answer is MAINE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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