Nation with a type of precipitation in its name

Latest answer — July 30, 2026

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A Southeast Asian country whose name sounds like it’s wearing rainy weather on its sleeve ☔

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Across

  1. 1Recycling ___
  2. 4To a large extent
  3. 10Game with Skip cards
  4. 11"I wouldn't do that if I were you"
  5. 12Not yet known, in brief
  6. 13Like a perfect paradise
  7. 14Optimal course of action
  8. 16When repeated, an expression of disapproval
  9. 17Salt Lake City's state
  10. 18Awakens
  11. 20"Bye-bye!," to a Brit
  12. 21Pan for stir-frying
  13. 222026 market event for SpaceX, for short
  14. 24___ piece of work
  15. 28Clothing fitter
  16. 31"Oh! I almost forgot ..."
  17. 32Take off the market, as a defective car
  18. 33Wading bird with a curved beak
  19. 34Removed wrinkles from
  20. 35Intersection point
  21. 36Places for bullfrogs
  22. 37Female sheep

Down

  1. 1Repetitive protest from a child
  2. 2Still being tested, as software
  3. 3Acknowledges nonverbally
  4. 41995 post-apocalyptic film in which Kevin Costner plays the Mariner ... or an alternative title for this puzzle?
  5. 5"Same!"
  6. 6Salsa or guacamole
  7. 7Revises, as an article
  8. 8A new ___ on life
  9. 9Baseball players in the Bronx, informally
  10. 11Fella
  11. 15Nation with a type of precipitation in its name
  12. 19Nation with a type of precipitation in its name
  13. 23Extreme points in the Arctic and Antarctic
  14. 25Arm joint
  15. 26Detour in a conversation
  16. 27Suffers defeat
  17. 28Stumble
  18. 29Prefix with dynamics
  19. 30Something clicked on a desktop

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Recycling ___ — Answer: BIN. Hint: A place where paper and cans go for a second life ♻️
  2. 4. To a large extent — Answer: WIDELY. Hint: Mostly, but not entirely, and in many places too 🌍
  3. 10. Game with Skip cards — Answer: UNO. Hint: A fast favorite for tossing matching colors and those pesky skip cards 🎴
  4. 11. "I wouldn't do that if I were you" — Answer: BADIDEA. Hint: Sometimes your instincts tell you to steer clear of something! 🚫
  5. 12. Not yet known, in brief — Answer: TBD. Hint: A common shorthand for something still undecided or pending 😅
  6. 13. Like a perfect paradise — Answer: UTOPIAN. Hint: Dreamy and idealized, like a place with no flaws 🌴
  7. 14. Optimal course of action — Answer: BESTBET. Hint: The smartest move when you’re playing it safe or taking a gamble 😏
  8. 16. When repeated, an expression of disapproval — Answer: TSK. Hint: A sharp little sound of annoyance, especially when said twice 😒
  9. 17. Salt Lake City's state — Answer: UTAH. Hint: Home to the Great Salt Lake and the Beehive State vibe 🏜️
  10. 18. Awakens — Answer: ROUSES. Hint: Gently stirs someone from sleep or inactivity 😊
  11. 20. "Bye-bye!," to a Brit — Answer: TATA. Hint: A cheerful British farewell that sounds a bit like baby talk 👋
  12. 21. Pan for stir-frying — Answer: WOK. Hint: A shallow, round-bottomed favorite for quick sizzling meals 🍳
  13. 22. 2026 market event for SpaceX, for short — Answer: IPO. Hint: A company’s big debut on the stock market, in abbreviation form 📈
  14. 24. ___ piece of work — Answer: REAL. Hint: A genuine item of praise, or a sly insult in disguise 😏
  15. 28. Clothing fitter — Answer: TAILOR. Hint: Someone who makes garments fit just right ✂️
  16. 31. "Oh! I almost forgot ..." — Answer: ALSO. Hint: A little extra thought tacked onto a conversation can feel like this 😅
  17. 32. Take off the market, as a defective car — Answer: RECALL. Hint: What dealers do when a car has a serious defect and needs to come back 🛠️
  18. 33. Wading bird with a curved beak — Answer: IBIS. Hint: A graceful shoreline visitor known for its long legs and elegant snout-like bill 🐦
  19. 34. Removed wrinkles from — Answer: IRONED. Hint: Smoothed out a shirt after the dryer’s chaos 👕
  20. 35. Intersection point — Answer: NODE. Hint: Where paths or branches come together in a network 🌿
  21. 36. Places for bullfrogs — Answer: PONDS. Hint: Quiet little water hangouts where bullfrogs love to lounge 🐸
  22. 37. Female sheep — Answer: EWES. Hint: This woolly creature is often found grazing in fields with her flock! 🐑

Down

  1. 1. Repetitive protest from a child — Answer: BUTBUT. Hint: A child’s favorite way to keep arguing when they don’t want to hear no 🙃
  2. 2. Still being tested, as software — Answer: INBETA. Hint: Not fully released yet, but close enough for adventurous users to try 🧪
  3. 3. Acknowledges nonverbally — Answer: NODSAT. Hint: Gives a silent little yes with the head 😊
  4. 4. 1995 post-apocalyptic film in which Kevin Costner plays the Mariner ... or an alternative title for this puzzle? — Answer: WATERWORLD. Hint: A soggy future where Kevin Costner drifts through a drowned Earth 🌊
  5. 5. "Same!" — Answer: IDOTOO. Hint: A playful way to say you feel exactly the same, in text-chat style 😄
  6. 6. Salsa or guacamole — Answer: DIP. Hint: A tasty sidekick for chips and veggies 🥑
  7. 7. Revises, as an article — Answer: EDITS. Hint: Tweaks a piece of writing before it goes public ✏️
  8. 8. A new ___ on life — Answer: LEASE. Hint: A fresh chance to begin again, like feeling renewed after a rough patch 🌱
  9. 9. Baseball players in the Bronx, informally — Answer: YANKS. Hint: New York’s pinstriped crew gets this casual nickname ⚾
  10. 11. Fella — Answer: BUB. Hint: A buddy in a very casual, old-timey way 😄
  11. 15. Nation with a type of precipitation in its name — Answer: THAILAND. Hint: A Southeast Asian country whose name sounds like it’s wearing rainy weather on its sleeve ☔
  12. 19. Nation with a type of precipitation in its name — Answer: UKRAINE. Hint: A European country whose name hides a rainy weather word inside it 🌧️
  13. 23. Extreme points in the Arctic and Antarctic — Answer: POLES. Hint: Earth’s farthest north and south spots are both on this map feature 🧭
  14. 25. Arm joint — Answer: ELBOW. Hint: The bendy spot where your arm meets your forearm 😄
  15. 26. Detour in a conversation — Answer: ASIDE. Hint: A little side comment that slips away from the main path 💬
  16. 27. Suffers defeat — Answer: LOSES. Hint: Falls short in the contest and comes away empty-handed 🏳️
  17. 28. Stumble — Answer: TRIP. Hint: Sometimes you might take a little fall over your own feet! 🤭
  18. 29. Prefix with dynamics — Answer: AERO. Hint: Think of the sky rather than the sea when adding this prefix to “dynamics” ✈️
  19. 30. Something clicked on a desktop — Answer: ICON. Hint: A tiny picture on your screen that opens things with a click 🖱️

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The answer to “Nation with a type of precipitation in its name” in the New York Times Midi crossword is THAILAND — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 30, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 15-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include UKRAINE. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Nation with a type of precipitation in its name” answer

THAILAND (8 letters) — most recent; also seen as UKRAINE

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Why the answer is THAILAND

A Southeast Asian country whose name sounds like it’s wearing rainy weather on its sleeve ☔

Other answers for “Nation with a type of precipitation in its name”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides THAILAND, it has also been UKRAINE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

  • July 30, 2026 (most recent) → THAILAND
  • July 30, 2026 → UKRAINE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Nation with a type of precipitation in its name”?

The answer is THAILAND, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 30, 2026. Other answers for this clue include UKRAINE.

How many letters is the answer to “Nation with a type of precipitation in its name”?

8 letters: THAILAND. Earlier fills for this clue have also been UKRAINE (7).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 30, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 15-Down. Earlier appearances: July 30, 2026 → UKRAINE.

Can “Nation with a type of precipitation in its name” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides THAILAND, New York Times Midi has also used UKRAINE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for July 30, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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