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“Most populous NATO member”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Most populous NATO member”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter U
Last letter A
U ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

U S A

The answer to “Most populous NATO member” is USA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Dec 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Most populous NATO member” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is USA — a 3-letter word that begins with U and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Most populous NATO member”

What is the answer to “Most populous NATO member” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Most populous NATO member”?

The answer USA contains 3 letters.

Was “Most populous NATO member” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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