African capital whose name translates to “ants” NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword September 27 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "African capital whose name translates to "ants"" is ACCRA.
The clue points to the capital city of Ghana, Accra. The name 'Accra' is derived from the Akan word 'nkran,' which means 'ants.' This etymology reflects the local language and history connected to the city's name.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 27, 2025.
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located along the Atlantic coast of West Africa.
Capital city on the Gulf of Guinea, Capital of Ghana, Ghana’s capital, City that's the "heart of Africa's art scene," per National Geographic, African city that's home to the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
The answer to “African capital whose name translates to “ants”” in the New York Times puzzle September 27 2025 is ACCRA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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