Crossword clue

“World's most populous country”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

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

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Nov 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “World's most populous country” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 6-Across. 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” clue?+

The answer is INDIA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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