Crossword clue

“Neighbor of Sierra Leone”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
GUINEA
Letters6
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 4, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Neighbor of Sierra Leone” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Neighbor of Sierra Leone” clue?+

The answer is GUINEA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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