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NYT Daily • August 7, 2025

European land where much of "Game of Thrones" was filmed

Answer:

CROATIA

Hint:

"Here’s a helpful hint for the solver: "This Adriatic country is known for its stunning coastline and medieval cities, one of which doubled as a famous fictional capital." This hint: - Narrows the focus to a coastal European country. - References the medieval architecture (like Dubrovnik) without naming it.

Explanation:

The clue "European land where much of 'Game of Thrones' was filmed" leads to the answer "CROATIA" through a straightforward geographical and cultural reference. "European land" indicates that the answer is a country in Europe.

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