This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ A
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ANGOLA as a word: A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Angola. Capital and largest city: Luanda; (historical) A former colony of Portugal, Portuguese Angola, also known as Portuguese West Africa and officially the State of West Africa, from 1575 to 1975.
ANGOLA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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