Crossword clue
“Midwest state that's home to Moline”
This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ILLINOISLetters8
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Midwest state that's home to Moline” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Midwest state that's home to Moline” clue?+
The answer is ILLINOIS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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