Sri Lanka, formerly crossword clue

Answer
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CEYLON

CEYLON — the 6-letter solution to “Sri Lanka, formerly”, entered at 29 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for April 16, 2026.

About this clue

“Sri Lanka, formerly” appeared as 29 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on April 16, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
6
Position
29 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sri Lanka, formerly”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, April 16, 2026, the answer to “Sri Lanka, formerly” is CEYLON — 6 letters, entered at 29 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Sri Lanka, formerly” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CEYLON, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with C.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.