Founding member of 38-Down NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword October 31 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Founding member of 38-Down" is IRAN.
The clue 'Founding member of 38-Down' refers to Iran's role in the formation of OPEC, which is the answer to 38-Down in the crossword. Iran was one of the original founding countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 1960.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2025.
Iran is a country in the Middle East known for its rich history and significant oil resources.
Major exporter of pistachios, Modern-day Persia, World's largest country with a four-letter name, Neighbor of Turkmenistan, Country with many Farsi speakers
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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