“First nation to restore its independence from the Soviet Union” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LITHUANIA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First nation to restore its independence from the Soviet Union”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 27, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 27, 2025 grid23DSudden, huge successes11 ltrs›24DKind of zone9 ltrs›39DMore agreeable5 ltrs›40DActor Hawke of "Boyhood"5 ltrs›41DHalf of a Jungian syzygy5 ltrs›42DRummages (through)5 ltrs›43DBel ___ (Italian cheese)5 ltrs›45DSitar, e.g.4 ltrs›46DSmart guy?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 27, 20251AToy that's often quadrilateral with symmetry across its diagonal4 ltrs›5AMeasured by walking5 ltrs›10ATitle akin to Mme.3 ltrs›13ANails4 ltrs›14AUnwanted ones may linger5 ltrs›15ALee with 50+ cameos4 ltrs›16ASomething fans have10 ltrs›18AOne making the first move?4 ltrs›
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