Crossword clue

“Number of countries whose names both start and end with "A"”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 31, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NINE

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 31, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Number of countries whose names both start and end with "A"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 31, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Number of countries whose names both start and end with "A"” clue?+

The answer is NINE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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