Crossword clue

“It's been called "the roof of Africa"”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
KILIMANJARO
Letters11
Starts withK
Ends withO
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 19, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It's been called "the roof of Africa"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 19, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with K and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's been called "the roof of Africa"” clue?+

The answer is KILIMANJARO (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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