Capital on the Nile NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: OCT 13, 2026 Follow on Google

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Clue History: Capital on the Nile

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CAIRO

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NYT Mini Crossword - October 13 2026

CAIRO

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WSJ Crossword - April 21 2026

CAIRO

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WSJ Crossword - December 23 2025

CAIRO

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WSJ Crossword - October 21 2025

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Capital on the Nile"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Capital on the Nile" is CAIRO.

Q2.

Why is "CAIRO" the answer to the clue "Capital on the Nile"?

The clue refers to a capital city located along the Nile River. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and the Nile River runs through it, making this a straightforward geographical clue.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Capital on the Nile" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 13, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "CAIRO" mean in this context?

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt, situated along the Nile River.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Large Egyptian city, Arabic capital, Capital whose Al-Azhar University was founded over 1,000 years ago, World capital split by the world's longest river, "City of a Thousand Minarets"

5-letter answer to Capital on the Nile in NYT Mini Crossword October 13 2026 is CAIRO.

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