“With fewer than 11,000 people, the world's second-least-populous country, after Vatican City” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TUVALU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “With fewer than 11,000 people, the world's second-least-populous country, after Vatican City”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2025, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.