Crossword clue
“Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SAMOALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 19, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds” clue?+
The answer is SAMOA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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