Most populous country crossword clue
75 Down · WSJ Crossword, September 4, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Most populous country” is INDIA. It appears as 75 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “AI Slop” by Christopher Youngs, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 11, column 20 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with I and ends with A, and contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer INDIA:
- Nepal neighborOct 9, 2026
- Two-time Men’s Cricket World Cup championSep 30, 2026
- Mumbai’s nationSep 7, 2026