“Third-smallest country in the world (eight square miles)” 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 “Third-smallest country in the world (eight square miles)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 1, 2025, where it runs at 11 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.