Crossword clue
“Currency of (and part of the name of) a West African nation”
This clue appeared as 47-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEONELetters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Currency of (and part of the name of) a West African nation” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Currency of (and part of the name of) a West African nation” clue?+
The answer is LEONE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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