Forty-ninth US state Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Forty-ninth US state" in today's crossword puzzle corresponds to the answer ALASKA. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• Geographical Identification: Alaska is widely recognized as the forty-ninth state to join the United States of America, achieving statehood on January 3, 1959.
• Historical Significance: The numbering of states in terms of their admission to the Union positions Alaska as the penultimate state to be added, hence earning the title of the forty-ninth US state.
• Distinctive Features: Alaska stands out not only for its vast size and unique geographical characteristics but also for its cultural diversity and significance in the development of the United States.

By considering the historical context and specific numbering of states, the answer "ALASKA" perfectly aligns with the clue "Forty-ninth US state" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "ALASKA"

the largest state of the US, in the extreme north-west of North America, with coasts on the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans and on the Bering Sea; population 686,293 (est. 2008); capital, Juneau. The territory was purchased from Russia in 1867 and became the 49th state of the US in 1959.

 The Crossword clue "Forty-ninth US state" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	12 April 2023	ALASKA