East African honorific NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "East African honorific" is BWANA.
The term 'bwana' is a Swahili word used in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, as a respectful title meaning 'sir' or 'mister.' It is often associated with colonial times when European settlers were addressed by local people using this term.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025.
Bwana is a Swahili term used as a title of respect, equivalent to 'sir' or 'mister.'
Swahili honorific
The answer to “East African honorific” in the New York Times puzzle October 18 2025 is BWANA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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