Crossword clue
“Northwest African nation”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MAURITANIALetters10
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels6
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About this clue
The clue “Northwest African nation” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 25, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Northwest African nation” clue?+
The answer is MAURITANIA (10 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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