Italian capital

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The Colosseum and historic buildings in Rome, Italy’s capital.

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Rome is Italy’s capital, set along the Tiber River in central Italy. Its ancient center grew into the heart of the Roman Empire, and landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Forum still make that history visible in the modern city. Vatican City, an independent state, is enclosed within Rome, adding another distinct layer to the capital’s story.

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The answer to “Italian capital” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ROME — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2026 at 7-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.

“Italian capital” answer

ROME (4 letters)

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October 6, 2026 (most recent) → ROME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Italian capital”?

The answer is ROME, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Italian capital”?

4 letters: ROME.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2026, at 7-Across.

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