Range crossing eight countries (4)

I believe the answer is:

alps

(Other definitions for alps that I've seen before include "European mountain range" , "Peaks" , "Mountain system, highest peak Mont Blanc" , "Eur. mountain range" , "South-central European mountain system" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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