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“West African coastal capital”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “West African coastal capital”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter C
Last letter A
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A

A 13-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

C O N A K R Y G U I N E A

The answer to “West African coastal capital” is CONAKRYGUINEA

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published May 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 13 positions
Vowels 6 46% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “West African coastal capital” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CONAKRYGUINEA — a 13-letter word that begins with C and ends with A.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “West African coastal capital”

What is the answer to “West African coastal capital” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CONAKRYGUINEA — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “West African coastal capital”?

The answer CONAKRYGUINEA contains 13 letters.

Was “West African coastal capital” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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