Capital that’s home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842) NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)" is SALEM.
The clue refers to Salem, Oregon, which is the capital city and home to Willamette University, the oldest university in the Western United States, founded in 1842.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2025.
Salem is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon.
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The answer to “Capital that’s home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)” in the New York Times puzzle October 17 2025 is SALEM. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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