What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Country east of Cyprus" from October 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Country east of Cyprus”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SYRIA

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Country east of Cyprus” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Country east of Cyprus” clue?+

The answer is SYRIA (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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