“Much of Mauritania and Mali” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAHARA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Much of Mauritania and Mali”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 18, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.