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State that only borders one other state

The New York Times crossword clue “State that only borders one other state” answer is MAINE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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5 lettersMost recent: July 6 2026

In the NYT Mini Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Mini on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “State that only borders one other state” resolves to MAINE, a 5-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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