“Ukrainian peninsula seized by Russia in 2014” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRIMEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ukrainian peninsula seized by Russia in 2014”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 31, 2026, where it runs at 18 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Mar 31, 2026 grid17A2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel11 ltrs›21ADirect (to)5 ltrs›23ASwimmer in a Japanese garden3 ltrs›27ASix Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters13 ltrs›33AAdmissions overseer, maybe4 ltrs›39ATypeface that sounds like the name of a Disney princess5 ltrs›
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Mar 31, 20261A"The Planets" composer5 ltrs›6AAbout 746 of these equal one horsepower5 ltrs›11AColorado Plateau people3 ltrs›14ASign in a TV studio5 ltrs›15AKirin competitor5 ltrs›16ASomething entered into an A.T.M.3 ltrs›19A___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes)3 ltrs›20AList in Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next"4 ltrs›
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