Crossword clue
“Country whose border shape is the world's roundest”
This clue appeared as 115-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
SIERRALEONELetters11
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Country whose border shape is the world's roundest” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 4, 2026 as 115-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Country whose border shape is the world's roundest” clue?+
The answer is SIERRALEONE (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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