Island country whose culture inspired much of “Moana” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"" is SAMOA.
The clue refers to the island nation of Samoa, which played a significant role in inspiring the setting and cultural elements of the Disney movie 'Moana.' Samoa is known for its rich Polynesian culture, which is reflected in the film's themes and characters.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 16, 2025.
Samoa is an island country in the central South Pacific, part of Polynesia.
Pacific island group, Nation whose two main islands are Savai‘i and Upolu, Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds, Polynesian island nation, Country that dropped "Western" from its name in 1997
The answer to “Island country whose culture inspired much of “Moana”” in the New York Times Mini puzzle October 16 2025 is SAMOA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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