Crossword clue

“Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NAURU
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withU
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco” clue?+

The answer is NAURU (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2026.

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