Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997 NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997" is SAMOA.
The clue refers to a country that underwent a name change in 1997. Western Samoa officially changed its name to simply 'Samoa' to reflect its full independence and cultural identity.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2025.
Samoa is an island country in the central South Pacific Ocean, known for its rich Polynesian culture.
Nation whose two main islands are Savai‘i and Upolu, Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds, Polynesian island nation, Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana", Polynesian nation
The answer to “Country that dropped “Western” from its name in 1997″ in the New York Times puzzle September 23 2025 is SAMOA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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