Africa-to-Asia land bridge

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Map showing the Sinai Peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea, linking Africa and Asia.

Clue explained

The Sinai Peninsula is the land bridge between Africa and Asia, connecting Egypt with the Asian continent. It lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, with the Suez Canal separating it from the rest of Egypt. That position has made Sinai an important corridor between the continents for travel and trade.

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The answer to “Africa-to-Asia land bridge” in the The Washington Post crossword is SINAI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 18-Down. 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.

“Africa-to-Asia land bridge” answer

SINAI (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Africa-to-Asia land bridge”?

The answer is SINAI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Africa-to-Asia land bridge”?

5 letters: SINAI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 18-Down.

Can “Africa-to-Asia land bridge” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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