It's been called "the roof of Africa" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It's been called "the roof of Africa"” from the New York Times crossword of January 19, 2025? It has 11 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 19, 2025
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KILIMANJARO is the answer to “It's been called "the roof of Africa"”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 11-letter answer that starts with K.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IMJOLAAKINR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with K and ends with O.
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Questions
What is the answer to “It's been called "the roof of Africa"”?
KILIMANJARO, 11 letters.
When was “It's been called "the roof of Africa"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 19, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
11 letters, starting with K.