State bordering Arizona

SONORA

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue \"State bordering Arizona\":\n\n**\"This Mexican state shares a long border with Arizona and is known for its desert landscapes.\"**\n\nThis hint provides additional context (Mexican state, desert landscapes) to guide the solver toward the answer without directly stating it. It’s easier than the original clue but still requires some geographical knowledge."]

The clue **"State bordering Arizona"** leads to the answer **"SONORA"** through a straightforward geographical reference. - **Direct Meaning**: Sonora is a state in northwestern Mexico that shares a border with the U.S. state of Arizona. The clue simply asks for a state (in this case, a Mexican state) that is adjacent to Arizona. - **No Wordplay**: Unlike many crossword clues, this one does not rely on puns, double meanings, or cryptic wordplay. It is a direct definition-based clue. Thus, the answer is derived purely from knowledge of geography.