Crossword clue
“African king-to-be”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SIMBALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “African king-to-be” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2025 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “African king-to-be” clue?+
The answer is SIMBA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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