Island nation between Italy and Libya Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Island nation between Italy and Libya”
THE ANSWER
MALTA
The answer to “Island nation between Italy and Libya” is MALTA.
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NYT Midi September 14 2026MALTAFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Island nation between Italy and Libya” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on September 14 2026. The verified answer is a 5 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Malta in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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