“Oldest independent state in the Arab world” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OMAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Oldest independent state in the Arab world”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 7, 2025, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.