“Like a politically diverse U.S. state” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PURPLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like a politically diverse U.S. state”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 24, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across 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.