What is the answer to the crossword clue "Desert for which an African country is named"?

The answer to "Desert for which an African country is named" is NAMIB (5 letters).

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This clue appears on the NYT Crossword page for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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The answer is NAMIB (5 letters).

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What is the answer to "Desert for which an African country is named"?

The answer is NAMIB, which has 5 letters.

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