What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "East African honorific" from October 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“East African honorific”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BWANA

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “East African honorific” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “East African honorific” clue?+

The answer is BWANA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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