The crossword solution for the term 'WHERE ATHENS AND DUBLIN ARE' is 'OHIO'. Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Indiana to the west. Athens and Dublin are two cities located in Ohio. Athens is a city in southeastern Ohio and is home to Ohio University, while Dublin is a city in central Ohio and is a suburb of Columbus.