Group of countries

Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 16 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on January 27, 2026

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BLOC

4 letters · The Independent, January 27, 2026 · Every clue for BLOC

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BLOC4The IndependentJan 27, 2026

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BLOC4The IndependentJan 27, 2026

BLOC4The IndependentDec 19, 2025

BLOC4The IndependentSep 9, 2025

BLOC4The IndependentJun 7, 2025

BLOC4Evening StandardDec 10, 2024

BLOC4Evening StandardNov 1, 2024

BLOC4The IndependentJun 24, 2024

BLOC4Evening StandardMay 31, 2024

BLOC4Evening StandardApr 19, 2024

BLOC4Evening StandardSep 8, 2023

BLOC4Evening StandardSep 8, 2022

BLOC4Evening StandardJul 27, 2022

BLOC4Evening StandardAug 19, 2021

BLOC4Evening StandardSep 7, 2018

BLOC4Evening StandardAug 30, 2018

BLOC4Evening StandardApr 20, 2018

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The clue “Group of countries” has appeared 16 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on January 27, 2026, where the answer was BLOC.

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