“Country where sticky rice is a staple” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAOS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Country where sticky rice is a staple”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 1, 2025, where it runs at 18 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.