“Third-most-common suffix in country names, after -ia and -land” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Third-most-common suffix in country names, after -ia and -land”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 7, 2026, where it runs at 86 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.