Crossword clue
“African country that's another African country minus its final two letters”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NIGERLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “African country that's another African country minus its final two letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “African country that's another African country minus its final two letters” clue?+
The answer is NIGER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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