Crossword clue
“Capital city on the Gulf of Guinea”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ACCRALetters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Capital city on the Gulf of Guinea” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Capital city on the Gulf of Guinea” clue?+
The answer is ACCRA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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