Crossword clue

“French wine region”

This clue appeared as 75-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LOIRE
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “French wine region” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 75-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “French wine region” clue?+

The answer is LOIRE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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