What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Country across the Adriatic from Croatia" from May 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Country across the Adriatic from Croatia”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ITALY

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Country across the Adriatic from Croatia” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Country across the Adriatic from Croatia” clue?+

The answer is ITALY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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