Nelson Mandela's nickname, which was also his Thembu clan name Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MADIBA Nelson Mandela's nickname, which was also his Thembu clan name (6)
59% ANC Nelson Mandela's party: Abbr. (3) Commuter Mar 11, 2026
53% IDRIS Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela (5) New York Times Jan 9, 2026
47% TRIBAL Of a clan (6) LA Times Daily Mar 4, 2026
43% FEUDS Clan clashes (5) Wall Street Journal Mar 7, 2026
43% TRIBES Clans (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 22, 2025
43% CLANNAME Madiba, for Nelson Mandela (8) New York Times Dec 23, 2023
43% TRIBALNAME Madiba, for Nelson Mandela (10) New York Times Feb 7, 2015
43% NOBEL Prize for Nelson Mandela (5)
43% AFRICAN Nelson Mandela, for one (7)
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