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“Former UK protectorate”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former UK protectorate”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter K
Last letter T
K ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

K U W A I T

The answer to “Former UK protectorate” is KUWAIT

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Former UK protectorate” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is KUWAIT — a 6-letter word that begins with K and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Former UK protectorate”

What is the answer to “Former UK protectorate” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KUWAIT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, July 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Former UK protectorate”?

The answer KUWAIT contains 6 letters.

Was “Former UK protectorate” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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