African country (5)

Latest answer — September 17, 2026

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Gabon is a country on the west coast of Central Africa.

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Definition
A rainforest landscape on the coast of Gabon

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Caribbean island group (10)
  2. 7Hostelry (7)
  3. 8Projectile (5)
  4. 10Wild cat (4)
  5. 11Widgeon width? (8)
  6. 13Rudimentary - of caterpillars etc (6)
  7. 15Cruddy (6)
  8. 17Haughty (6-2)
  9. 18Hairstyle type (4)
  10. 21Get on it - shore (anag) (5)
  11. 22Discordant - causing a disturbance (7)
  12. 23Tryst (10)

Down

  1. 1African country (5)
  2. 2Land measure (4)
  3. 3Thin facial covering (6)
  4. 4Where fruits grown (8)
  5. 5Defensive wall (7)
  6. 6Thank you Lord! (10)
  7. 9Toy home - for Darling? (5,5)
  8. 12Listen up! (4,4)
  9. 14Feel this? - some err (anag) (7)
  10. 16Silica in hexagonal prisms (6)
  11. 19Clean choppers (5)
  12. 20Slapping, salt-tossing sport (4)

The answer to “African country (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is GABON — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 17, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include LIBYA. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“African country (5)” answer

GABON (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as LIBYA

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is GABON.

Other answers for “African country (5)”

The Guardian Quick has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides GABON, it has also been LIBYA. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “African country (5)”?

The answer is GABON, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 17, 2026. Other answers for this clue include LIBYA.

How many letters is the answer to “African country (5)”?

5 letters: GABON. Earlier fills for this clue have also been LIBYA (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 17, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 8, 2026 → LIBYA.

Can “African country (5)” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides GABON, The Guardian Quick has also used LIBYA for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for September 17, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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