Nelson ___, past South African leader (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MANDELA Nelson ___, past South African leader (7) (7)
7% ELAND South African antelope (5) The Telegraph Quick Apr 13, 2026
7% NYALA South African antelope (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 27, 2026
7% VELD South African grassland (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026
6% ONCE In the past (4) Newsday Apr 23, 2026
6% XHOSA South African language known for its clicking sound (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 23, 2026
6% AGO In the past (3) Commuter Apr 8, 2026
6% SAFE Strongbox made of South African iron (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Apr 7, 2026
6% ZOLABUDD Barefooted runner; South African slang for a minibus taxi (8) The Times Specialist Sunday Apr 5, 2026
6% CUT __ and paste (3) LA Times Daily Mar 26, 2026
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