Crossword answer
ILLINOIS
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 2, 2026
Letter pattern
ILLINOIS
Clues that lead to ILLINOIS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Midwest state that's home to Moline8New York TimesSep 2, 2026
Laid up in old island state8The IndependentJan 8, 2026
Unwell in old island state8The IndependentSep 24, 2024
US state8Evening StandardOct 20, 2023
Chicago's state8Daily ThemedJan 2, 2022
Prairie State8Eugene ShefferAug 7, 2021
About ILLINOIS in crosswords
ILLINOIS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Midwest state that's home to Moline” in the New York Times crossword on September 2, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
FENGSHUIChinese home-decor philosophy
FRONTIERBorder
HYPNOTICMesmerising
TRANSFERHandover
PRETASTEEarly sample
TWENTIESBlooming years passed wearing shackles
ASTERISKStar put in jeopardy beneath a wobbly set
ADMIRALSShip brass
ADRIATICNorthernmost arm of the Mediterranean
RECKLESSLike crazy driving - though without a crash, we're told
ORATORIOOne making a speech at Number Ten - to music
ECHIDNASOnly egg-laying mammals besides platypuses
SOBSTORYTearful tale
RELEVANTOn point
Every appearance of ILLINOIS (8)
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Sep 2, 2026
Midwest state that's home to Moline · New York Times · 60 Across
Jan 8, 2026
Laid up in old island state · The Independent · 16 Down
Sep 24, 2024
Unwell in old island state · The Independent · 29 Across
Oct 20, 2023
US state · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Jan 2, 2022
Chicago's state · Daily Themed · 26 Across
Aug 7, 2021
Prairie State · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Apr 29, 2021
Prairie State · Eugene Sheffer · 15 Across
Aug 21, 2020
US state · Evening Standard · 30 Down