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NYT Mini • September 16, 2025
Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.
Answer:
IDAHO
Hint:
This Midwestern-sounding state is actually in the Pacific Northwest and shares its name with a type of potato.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the name "Moscow," which most people associate with Russia’s capital—but here, it refers to a smaller U.S. city. Moscow, Idaho (population 25,435) is a real town, and the clue hints at its location by asking where it’s found in the U.S. The answer is simply the state it’s in: Idaho. The trick is recognizing that not all place names are as famous as they seem.
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General solving tip
Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.
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