Crossword clue

“Island nation in the Persian Gulf”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BAHRAIN
Letters7
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Island nation in the Persian Gulf” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Island nation in the Persian Gulf” clue?+

The answer is BAHRAIN (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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