NYT Crossword · 8 Down
“Once-mighty initials” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, November 14, 1996 as 8 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, November 14, 1996 · 8 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Once-mighty initials”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with U and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Once-mighty initials” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 14, 1996, at 8 Down.
What is the answer to the “Once-mighty initials” crossword clue?
The answer is USSR (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.