Crossword clue

“World's most populous country as of 2023”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
INDIA
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “World's most populous country as of 2023” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 5, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, 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 “World's most populous country as of 2023” clue?+

The answer is INDIA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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