African nation
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is ETHIOPIA.
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Why it fits
ETHIOPIA is the 8-letter answer to “African nation” in the September 5, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ETHIOPIA both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.