Crossword clue

“First nation to restore its independence from the Soviet Union”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 27, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
LITHUANIA
Letters9
Starts withL
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 27, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First nation to restore its independence from the Soviet Union” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 27, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with L 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 “First nation to restore its independence from the Soviet Union” clue?+

The answer is LITHUANIA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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