This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ _ _ E
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UKRAINE as a word: A country in Eastern Europe, bordering on the north shore of the Black Sea. Capital and largest city: Kyiv.
UKRAINE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 5, 2026.
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