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“South Pacific nation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “South Pacific nation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S A M O A

The answer to “South Pacific nation” is SAMOA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “South Pacific nation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAMOA — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. 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 “South Pacific nation”

What is the answer to “South Pacific nation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAMOA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “South Pacific nation”?

The answer SAMOA contains 5 letters.

Was “South Pacific nation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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