Crossword clue
“Hammer-and-sickle land, for short”
This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
USSRLetters4
Starts withU
Ends withR
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hammer-and-sickle land, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hammer-and-sickle land, for short” clue?+
The answer is USSR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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