Crossword clue

“Indigenous person of northern South America”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CARIB

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Indigenous person of northern South America” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 26, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Indigenous person of northern South America” clue?+

The answer is CARIB (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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