Descendants of the Dutch settlers of southern Africa NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / September 1, 2025

Crossword Answer

1 ? B

2 ? O

3 ? E

4 ? R

5 ? S

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Hint 1

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Think of those who tilled the land in the shadow of Table Mountain, speaking a European tongue.

Hint 2

meaning

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????? are the descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa, primarily known for their farming heritage.

Hint 3

explanation

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The clue refers to the ?????, who are descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa, particularly in what is now South Africa. The term 'Boer' comes from the Dutch word for 'farmer,' reflecting their agricultural lifestyle.

Hint 4

another clue

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Dutch settlers in Africa, 1899 fighters, One side in an 1899-1902 war

NYT Crossword September 1 2025 Answers

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1 ? B
2 ? E
3 ? R
4 ? G
5 ? S
6 ? A
7 ? L
8 ? E
9 ? M
10 ? L
11 ? O
12 ? F
13 ? T
14 ? I
? D
? O
? L
15 ? A
? C
? E
? L
? A
16 ? A
? R
? E
? A
17 ? N
? U
? D
? I
18 ? S
? T
? C
? A
? M
? P
19 ? P
? A
? L
? L
20 ? B
? O
? E
? R
? S
21 ? B
? A
? T
? I
? K
22 ? A
23 ? B
24 ? S
25 ? N
? E
? U
? T
26 ? R
27 ? A
? L
? Z
? O
? N
? E
28 ? C
? O
? L
29 ? O
? G
? N
? E
30 ? U
? N
? I
31 ? R
? E
? D
32 ? E
? G
? O
? S
33 ? A
? E
? T
? N
34 ? A
35 ? S
? O
? W
? H
36 ? A
37 ? T
38 ? E
? L
? S
? E
? I
? S
39 ? N
40 ? E
41 ? W
42 ? A
? L
? E
? X
? A
43 ? P
? O
? L
? E
44 ? U
45 ? M
46 ? P
47 ? T
? E
? E
48 ? S
49 ? E
50 ? A
? S
? A
? L
? T
51 ? N
? U
? I
52 ? S
? A
? N
? C
53 ? E
? T
? A
? X
54 ? H
? A
? S
55 ? M
? E
? T
? E
? R
56 ? B
? U
? G
? L
57 ? E
58 ? A
? S
? I
? N
59 ? N
60 ? O
? O
? D
? L
? E
? S
61 ? O
62 ? U
63 ? P
64 ? S
? L
? E
? D
65 ? A
? N
? N
? I
? E
66 ? P
? U
? R
? E
67 ? K
? I
? S
? S
68 ? Y
? O
? Y
? O
? S
69 ? N
? I
? N
? A

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Clue Analysis

The answer to “Descendants of the Dutch settlers of southern Africa” in the New York Times puzzle September 1 2025 is BOERS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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At Daze Puzzle, we understand that every clue is a puzzle within a larger puzzle. Our team of dedicated human experts and puzzle lovers solves these challenges daily to help you succeed. Below, we answer common questions about this specific clue.

A: The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Descendants of the Dutch settlers of southern Africa" is BOERS.

A: The clue refers to the Boers, who are descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa, particularly in what is now South Africa. The term 'Boer' comes from the Dutch word for 'farmer,' reflecting their agricultural lifestyle.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 01, 2025.

A: Boers are the descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa, primarily known for their farming heritage.

A: Dutch settlers in Africa, 1899 fighters, One side in an 1899-1902 war

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