African nation crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with E and has 7 letters.

ERITREA

ERITREA — the 7-letter solution to “African nation”, entered at 15 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for June 20, 2022.

About this clue

“African nation” appeared as 15 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on June 20, 2022, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 27, 2026.

Letters
7
Position
15 Across
Times seen
4

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • CONGO5 letters
  • SUDAN5 letters
  • MOROCCO7 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “African nation”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, June 20, 2022, the answer to “African nation” is ERITREA — 7 letters, entered at 15 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: CONGO, SUDAN, MOROCCO. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with E.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.