Crossword clue

“Country in Oceania named for a biblical king”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance

SOLOMONISLANDS

Letters14

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 27, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Country in Oceania named for a biblical king” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with S, with 5 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 in Oceania named for a biblical king” clue?+

The answer is SOLOMONISLANDS (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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