South American capital

Latest answer — September 12, 2026

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Clue explained

BOGOTA, normally written Bogotá, is the capital of Colombia in South America. The crossword entry drops the accent.

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Definition
The skyline of Bogotá, Colombia.

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 12, 2026 appearance

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  25. 42Zipper alternative

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  1. 1Shot taker
  2. 2Kind of band or show
  3. 3Mouse or marmot
  4. 4Blissful place
  5. 5They never pay
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  7. 7“That’s it!”
  8. 8Seasonal spice
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  11. 16Home add-on
  12. 20Ties in races
  13. 21Dog warning
  14. 24Mob pariah
  15. 25Quartet plus trio
  16. 26Wolfish
  17. 27South American capital
  18. 28Depletes
  19. 29Coercion
  20. 30Finger-paints
  21. 34Amused look
  22. 36Spying org.
  23. 37What’s more

The answer to “South American capital” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is BOGOTA — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 12, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 27-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“South American capital” answer

BOGOTA (6 letters)

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When else has “South American capital” appeared?

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September 12, 2026 (most recent) → BOGOTA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “South American capital”?

The answer is BOGOTA, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “South American capital”?

6 letters: BOGOTA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 12, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 27-Down.

Can “South American capital” have a different answer?

Yes — Thomas Joseph sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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