This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ A
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CROATIA as a word: A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Croatia. Capital and largest city: Zagreb. Part of Yugoslavia until 1991.
CROATIA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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