African tongue crossword clue
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SWAHILI — the 7-letter solution to “African tongue”, entered at 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 11, 2023.
About this clue
“African tongue” appeared as 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 11, 2023, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 6, 2025.
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What is the answer to “African tongue”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, February 11, 2023, the answer to “African tongue” is SWAHILI — 7 letters, entered at 11 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “African tongue” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SWAHILI, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 letters and starts with S.
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.