“Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAURU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2026, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.