Crossword clue
“Balkan state that's been independent since 2008”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
KOSOVOLetters6
Starts withK
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Balkan state that's been independent since 2008” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with K and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Balkan state that's been independent since 2008” clue?+
The answer is KOSOVO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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