The Land of Lincoln (... last four letters + the first four of 46-Down) Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue The Land of Lincoln (... last four letters + the first four of 46-Down) that was published at Universal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "The Land of Lincoln (... last four letters + the first four of 46-Down)" directs us to fill in the answer "ILLINOIS." Let's break down why this clue corresponds to "ILLINOIS":

1. The Land of Lincoln: "The Land of Lincoln" is a well-known phrase referring to the state of Illinois. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, hailed from Illinois, hence the connection.
2. (... last four letters + the first four of 46-Down): In this part of the clue, we are asked to combine the last four letters of "ILLINOIS" with the first four letters of the word referenced in 46-Down. By following this instruction, we arrive at the answer "ILLINOIS."

Therefore, the answer "ILLINOIS" fits perfectly with the clue provided, combining elements of geographical knowledge and wordplay to lead solvers to the correct solution.

Definition of "ILLINOIS"

a state in the eastern central US; population 12,901,563 (est. 2008); capital, Springfield. It was colonized by the French but was ceded to Britain in 1763. It was acquired by the US in 1783 and became the 21st state in 1818.

 The Crossword clue "The Land of Lincoln (... last four letters + the first four of 46-Down)" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	14 March 2025	ILLINOIS