Satirist Freberg Daily / 87D / 4 letters
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Third-most-common suffix in country names, after -ia and -land NYT Crossword Clue
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STAN
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
STAN is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Third-most-common suffix in country names, after -ia and -land". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 86D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- STAN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 86D.
Hint
The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 4-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Third-most-common suffix in country names, after -ia and -land", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 4-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 86D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 86D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 7, 2026 Daily / 86D / 4 letters
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