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Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country

The New York Times crossword clue “Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country” answer is ROME. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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4 lettersMost recent: August 19 2026

In the NYT Midi Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Midi on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country” resolves to ROME, 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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