West African nation crossword clue
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SENEGAL — the 7-letter solution to “West African nation”, entered at 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 17, 2022.
About this clue
“West African nation” appeared as 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 17, 2022, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 3, 2026.
Other possible answers
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- NIGER5 letters
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What is the answer to “West African nation”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the answer to “West African nation” is SENEGAL — 7 letters, entered at 10 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: NIGER, SENEGAL. 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 S.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.