Crossword clue

“Arabian Peninsula country”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
YEMEN
Letters5
Starts withY
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Arabian Peninsula country” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Arabian Peninsula country” clue?+

The answer is YEMEN (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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