Suffix on seven Asian country names Crossword Clue

Today's (2 October 2024) crossword provided to us by L.A. Times Daily and the clue is "Suffix on seven Asian country names".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Suffix on seven Asian country names" indicates that we are looking for a common suffix found in the names of Asian countries. Today's answer is "STAN." This answer is derived from the fact that seven Asian countries end in "-stan," which originates from the Persian language meaning "land of" or "place of." Here are the seven Asian countries:

• Afghanistan
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Pakistan
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan

By recognizing this pattern in the names of these countries, solvers can easily deduce that the correct answer to the clue is "STAN." This type of clue challenges the solver to make connections between language origins and geographical regions, enhancing their problem-solving skills and expanding their knowledge base.

Definition of "Stan"

an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity

Example :

he has millions of stans who are obsessed with him and call him a rap god

y'all know I stan for Katy Perry, so I was excited to see the artwork for her upcoming album

 The Crossword clue "Suffix on seven Asian country names" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	2 October 2024	STAN