American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle” from the New York Times crossword of July 2, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, JULY 2, 2026

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What is the answer to “American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle”?

COLONY, 5 letters: a group of emigrants living in a new land.

When was “American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of July 2, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with C.