What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "North African fortress" from February 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“North African fortress”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CASBAH

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withH

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 14, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “North African fortress” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 14, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with H.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “North African fortress” clue?+

The answer is CASBAH (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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