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NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025
Neighbor of Lux.
Answer:
GER
Hint:
This three-letter country code shares a border with Belgium and France, and its full name starts with the same letter.
Explanation:
This clue refers to Luxembourg, often shortened to "Lux" in crosswords, and asks for its neighboring country. Germany is the answer, represented by its three-letter country code "GER." The abbreviation keeps it concise while pointing to the full country name, a common crossword trick for geographic clues.
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