“Russia, on old maps”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Russia, on old maps”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Russia, on old maps” is USSR
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Russia, on old maps” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is USSR — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with R.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Russia, on old maps”
What is the answer to “Russia, on old maps” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is USSR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Russia, on old maps”?
The answer USSR contains 4 letters.
Was “Russia, on old maps” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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