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NYT Mini • September 16, 2025
Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.
Answer:
MAINE
Hint:
Think of the northeastern state where a Scandinavian-sounding town shares its name with Sweden’s capital, and another is named after a European city on the Danube.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the names of towns in the U.S. that share names with foreign capitals. Belgrade and Stockholm are both small towns in Maine, despite their much larger European counterparts. The populations given (3,250 and 250) hint at these lesser-known American locations, not the famous cities in Serbia and Sweden.
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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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