Crossword clue
“Former region of the Spanish Sahara”
This clue appeared as 86-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
RIODEOROLetters8
Starts withR
Ends withO
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “Former region of the Spanish Sahara” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 7, 2026 as 86-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Former region of the Spanish Sahara” clue?+
The answer is RIODEORO (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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