Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!) Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)” from the New York Times crossword of March 28, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, MARCH 28, 2025

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Hints

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Questions

What is the answer to “Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)”?

JAPAN, 5 letters: to coat with a glossy, black lacquer.

When was “Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of March 28, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with J.