Crossword answer
CEYLON
6 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen Newsday, March 17, 2026
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CEYLON
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CEYLON is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sri Lanka's former name” in the Newsday crossword on March 17, 2026.
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Every appearance of CEYLON (5)
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Mar 17, 2026
Sri Lanka's former name · Newsday · Down
Oct 23, 2024
Sri Lanka, formerly · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Apr 13, 2024
The former name (until 1972) of Sri Lanka · The Independent · 28 Down
Oct 27, 2022
Sri Lanka, once · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across
Jul 16, 2018
Sri Lanka, formerly · Evening Standard · 19 Across