Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur

Latest answer — August 20, 2026

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KABUL is the capital of Afghanistan and the city where the Gardens of Babur are located. The clue identifies the city through that notable landmark.

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The historic Gardens of Babur in Kabul, Afghanistan

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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Unlikely to streak during the Super Bowl
  2. 4___ Tranquility (Emily St. John Mandel novel)
  3. 6Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur
  4. 7Kicking partner
  5. 8Leftovers recipe

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  1. 1Mammals with flippers
  2. 2Mother Superior's attire
  3. 3James Taylor's "___ Got a Friend"
  4. 4Jamaican music
  5. 5Soared

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  1. 1. Unlikely to streak during the Super Bowl — Answer: SHY. Hint: Too bashful for a very public dash. 🙈
  2. 4. ___ Tranquility (Emily St. John Mandel novel) — Answer: SEAOF. Hint: The title evokes peaceful waters and a calm expanse. 🌊
  3. 6. Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur — Answer: KABUL. Hint: This Afghan capital is home to a historic garden complex. 🏛️
  4. 7. Kicking partner — Answer: ALIVE. Hint: Pair it with “Stayin’” for a famous disco lyric. 🕺
  5. 8. Leftovers recipe — Answer: STEW. Hint: Simmer assorted odds and ends together in one hearty pot. 🍲

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  1. 1. Mammals with flippers — Answer: SEALS. Hint: These marine animals balance on shore and glide underwater. 🦭
  2. 2. Mother Superior's attire — Answer: HABIT. Hint: A religious sister traditionally wears this distinctive garment. 👗
  3. 3. James Taylor's "___ Got a Friend" — Answer: YOUVE. Hint: Complete the title with the contraction meaning “you have.” 🎵
  4. 4. Jamaican music — Answer: SKA. Hint: A lively Jamaican genre known for its upbeat offbeat rhythm 🎵
  5. 5. Soared — Answer: FLEW. Hint: A bird that took to the sky did this. 🐦

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The answer to “Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur” in the LA Times Mini crossword is KABUL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026 at 6-Across. 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.

“Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur” answer

KABUL (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur”?

The answer is KABUL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Asian capital city, site of the Gardens of Babur”?

5 letters: KABUL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026, at 6-Across.

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