Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of a nation known for its significant oil reserves and influence in global energy discussions.
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???? is a country in the Middle East known for its rich history and significant oil resources.
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The clue 'Founding member of 38-Down' refers to ????'s role in the formation of OPEC, which is the answer to 38-Down in the crossword. ???? was one of the original founding countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 1960.
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Modern-day Persia, World's largest country with a four-letter name, Neighbor of Turkmenistan, Country with many Farsi speakers, Setting for the graphic novel series "Persepolis"
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The answer to “Founding member of 38-Down” in the New York Times puzzle October 31 2025 is IRAN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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