What is the answer to "Sultanate on the South China Sea" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Sultanate on the South China Sea" is BRUNEI (6 letters).

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Sultanate on the South China Sea WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 21, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

BRUNEI

6 letters · Down · last seen August 21, 2026

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