Swahili for “lion” NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword August 30 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Swahili for "lion"" is SIMBA.
The clue directly asks for the Swahili word for 'lion,' which is 'Simba.' This is a straightforward translation question, but it may also evoke cultural references, such as the lion character Simba from Disney's 'The Lion King.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2025.
Simba is the Swahili word for lion.
"The Lion King" protagonist, Mufasa’s heir, African king-to-be
The answer to “Swahili for “lion”” in the New York Times puzzle August 30 2025 is SIMBA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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