Alaska, before 1959: abbr. Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Alaska, before 1959: abbr. that was published at The Atlantic crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue is "Alaska, before 1959 (Abbr.)" and the answer for this clue is "TERR". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. Alaska: The clue refers to a location, and in this case, it's the state of Alaska.
2. Before 1959: This clue indicates that we need to find a term that represents Alaska before a specific year. This hints at a name or abbreviation that was used for Alaska prior to a certain historical event.
3. (Abbr.): The abbreviation indicator in the clue suggests that the answer will be an abbreviation.

When we combine these elements, it becomes clear that the answer "TERR" fits the clue perfectly. Here's why:

• Alaska was not always a state of the United States. Before 1959, it was a territory.
• The abbreviation "TERR" is commonly used to represent "territory" in crossword puzzles.

Therefore, "TERR" is the correct answer that matches the clue "Alaska, before 1959 (Abbr.)". Crossword enthusiasts familiar with crossword lingo would recognize this abbreviation as a common crossword answer related to territorial designations.

 The Crossword clue "Alaska, before 1959: abbr." published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Atlantic	6 August 2021	TERR
New York Times	19 December 2018	TERR
Universal	10 June 2012	TERR