Crossword clue

“Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JAPAN

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 28, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 28, 2025 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)” clue?+

The answer is JAPAN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 28, 2025.

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