How many letters is the answer to "Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997 Crossword"?

The answer SAMOA has 5 letters.

Are there other answers for "Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997 Crossword"?

The most common answer is SAMOA. Alternate answers may exist depending on the letter count required by the grid.

When did "Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997 Crossword" last appear in the NYT Crossword?

The clue "Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997 Crossword" most recently appeared on September 23, 2025 with the answer SAMOA.

Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997 Crossword

We solved this clue, that last appeared on September 24, 2025 in a N.Y.T crossword puzzle and the answer had five letters. The solution we have is shown below (highlighted in green) will help you solve this hard clue and go on with the puzzle.

Country that dropped Western from its name in 1997

The answer for this clue is

SAMOA

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