What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Boot out of Europe?" from February 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Boot out of Europe?”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ITALY

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Boot out of Europe?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Boot out of Europe?” clue?+

The answer is ITALY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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