“Country whose name Americans spell with a "z"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BRASIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Country whose name Americans spell with a "z"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 95 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.