The term INDIAN NEIGHBOR can be solved by the crossword solution NEPALI, which is a 6 letter word. Nepal is a small landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by India to the east, west, and south, and by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north. It is the only country in the world with a Hindu majority population, and is also home to Buddhists, Muslims, and other religious groups. As such, Nepal is India's closest neighbor, making it an appropriate answer to the crossword clue.