Crossword clue

“Island nation once ruled by an order of knights”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MALTA

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Island nation once ruled by an order of knights” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Island nation once ruled by an order of knights” clue?+

The answer is MALTA (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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