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Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March

The New York Times crossword clue “Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March” answer is IRAN. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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4 lettersMost recent: May 1 2026

In the NYT Midi Crossword

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About this clue

The clue “Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March” resolves to IRAN, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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