| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument associated with West African city and lake (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | 28 May 2026 |
| Large lake connected to the Gulf of Venezuela (9) | ||
| Lake in Venezuela | ||
| Largest lake in South America | New York Times | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Largest lake in South America | ||
| Lake ___, biggest lake in South America | New York Times | 01 Feb 2015 |
| Lake ___, biggest lake in South America | ||
| Second-biggest city in Venezuela | ||
| Venezuela's second-largest city | ||
| Oil-rich South American basin | ||
| Venezuelan lake or seaport |