Second-most populous country, after India

Cracking the Code: “Second-most populous country, after India”

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop with a particularly tricky clue: “Second-most populous country, after India.” My brain immediately went to the usual suspects – China, the US, Indonesia – but something about this clue felt a bit different.

Was it a trick? Was there a geographical nuance I was missing? Maybe it was a population estimate from a specific year?

I decided to approach this crossword clue with a methodical strategy. First, I needed to consider the context of the puzzle. What other clues seemed to point towards a particular theme or era?

Then, I dove into the world of population statistics. I knew there had to be a reliable source that could provide me with the most up-to-date information.

With each step, I felt closer to cracking the code. It was like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, each piece slowly revealing the bigger picture.

So, how did you tackle this challenging clue? Did you use a similar approach, or did you have a different strategy? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Available Answers:

China.

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