“Gulf of ___, waters that abut Djibouti and Somaliland” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gulf of ___, waters that abut Djibouti and Somaliland”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.