-- -de-France

Latest answer — September 07, 2026

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Clue explained

ILE completes the regional name Île-de-France, the area surrounding Paris. The clue’s leading dashes indicate that the answer fills the missing first word of the name.

Clue type:
Fill-in-the-blank
Map showing the Île-de-France region centered on Paris.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 07, 2026 appearance

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  3. 8River of Hades
  4. 12Nevertheless
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  20. 27Sportscaster Andrews
  21. 29Despot
  22. 31Devious
  23. 33Geological periods
  24. 34Nuanced
  25. 36Old portico
  26. 37Parisian eatery
  27. 38Others (Lat.)
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  29. 40Aware of
  30. 43Pos. opposite
  31. 44-- -de-France
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  33. 46Green prefix

The answer to “-- -de-France” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is ILE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 7, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 44-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“-- -de-France” answer

ILE (3 letters)

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When else has “-- -de-France” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “-- -de-France”?

The answer is ILE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “-- -de-France”?

3 letters: ILE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 7, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 44-Down. Earlier appearances: July 21, 2026 → ILE.

Can “-- -de-France” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 7, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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