Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela" is IDRIS.
The clue refers to the actor Idris Elba, known for his role as Nelson Mandela in the film 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.' The clue combines his last name with a specific role to identify him.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 09, 2026.
Idris is a given name, notably borne by the British actor Idris Elba.
Elba of “The Wire”, Elba of “Thor” movies, Golden Globe winner Elba, Elba of “Luther”, “Luther” star Elba
The answer to “Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela” in the New York Times puzzle January 9 2026 is IDRIS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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