“Most populous country”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Most populous country”, last seen on September 4, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

INDIA

The answer to “Most populous country” is INDIA

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PublishedSep 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Most populous country” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is INDIA — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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What is the answer to “Most populous country”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Most populous country” is INDIA — a 5-letter down entry from the September 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

INDIA has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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