Regional divisions in Russia Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Regional divisions in Russia” from the New York Times crossword of June 1, 2025? It has 7 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, JUNE 1, 2025
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OBLASTS is the answer to “Regional divisions in Russia”. It means an administrative division of Russia.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An administrative division of Russia.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: BSOASLT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Ukrainian subdivisions”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Regional divisions in Russia”?
OBLASTS, 7 letters: an administrative division of Russia.
When was “Regional divisions in Russia” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 1, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with O.