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State that shares the same first and last letters with MOOSE, appropriately

The New York Times crossword clue “State that shares the same first and last letters with MOOSE, appropriately” answer is MAINE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
5 lettersMost recent: September 20 2026

In the NYT Mini Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Mini on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “State that shares the same first and last letters with MOOSE, appropriately” 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.

Sofia Marquez
Sofia Marquez
NYT Crossword Editor

Sofia has solved the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini every morning for over a decade. She personally verifies every answer on NYTSolver against the official NYT puzzle before publishing.