Crossword clue

“Like many Russian housing blocks”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SOVIETERA
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 7, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like many Russian housing blocks” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 7, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like many Russian housing blocks” clue?+

The answer is SOVIETERA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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