What is the answer to "Roots patriarch __ Kinte" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Roots patriarch __ Kinte" is KUNTA (5 letters).

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Roots patriarch __ Kinte Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 13, 2026 puzzle

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KUNTA

5 letters · Down · last seen February 13, 2026

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