“Each star on the American flag represents one” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Each star on the American flag represents one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 3, 2025, where it runs at 29 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.