Capital city of Turkey

Latest answer — July 10, 2026

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This city is not only the capital of Turkey but also a key cultural and political hub! 🇹🇷

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Across

  1. 1Performer delivering punch lines
  2. 6"... or thereabouts"
  3. 9Genre of The Drifters and The Del-Vikings
  4. 11Sch. in the Big Apple
  5. 12With 19-Across, 2012 superhero movie starring Andrew Garfield
  6. 14Unevenly shaped stain
  7. 15Approx.
  8. 18Zodiac sign of someone born in early August
  9. 19See 12-Across
  10. 23Military rank derived from the Latin for "small head"
  11. 24Person with elitist tastes
  12. 26Palindromic principle
  13. 28Leg joint
  14. 30Missy Elliott's debut solo album, 1997
  15. 32Walk heavily
  16. 33Something a pep talk might boost
  17. 34Word in a phrase similar to "blah, blah, blah"
  18. 35India has 28 of them (plus eight union territories)

Down

  1. 1Summer hours in Kansas City, in brief
  2. 2"That sounds cool!"
  3. 3Three Stooges member with a bowl cut
  4. 4Aggrieved answer to "You asleep?"
  5. 5Done
  6. 6"Put a sock ___!" ("Pipe down!")
  7. 7Pair, as two devices
  8. 8Actor Grant of "Bridget Jones's Diary"
  9. 10More pastel-like
  10. 13Does a certain video call
  11. 15Key for exiting full-screen mode
  12. 16Pancake-turning tool
  13. 17Detergent pouch in a dangerous internet trend
  14. 20"Gracias" response
  15. 21Capital city of Turkey
  16. 22Like some diet-friendly yogurt
  17. 25The ___ of the ball
  18. 27Pepto-Bismol alternative
  19. 29Zora Neale Hurston's "Their ___ Were Watching God"
  20. 30Secret agent
  21. 31Weed

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Performer delivering punch lines — Answer: COMIC. Hint: Think of someone who makes you laugh with jokes and funny stories! 😂
  2. 6. "... or thereabouts" — Answer: ISH. Hint: When you want to express approximation, this little suffix can do the trick! 📏
  3. 9. Genre of The Drifters and The Del-Vikings — Answer: DOOWOP. Hint: Think of smooth harmonies and a style that echoes from the streets of the 1950s! 🎤
  4. 11. Sch. in the Big Apple — Answer: NYU. Hint: Think of a prestigious university in the heart of New York City! 🗽
  5. 12. With 19-Across, 2012 superhero movie starring Andrew Garfield — Answer: THEAMAZING. Hint: This film reboots a web-slinging classic in a fresh way! 🕷️
  6. 14. Unevenly shaped stain — Answer: SPLOTCH. Hint: Think of a messy mark that doesn't have smooth edges! 🎨
  7. 15. Approx. — Answer: EST. Hint: Think about how we denote time zones and locations! ⏰
  8. 18. Zodiac sign of someone born in early August — Answer: LEO. Hint: This fiery sign is ruled by the sun and symbolizes courage and leadership! ☀️
  9. 19. See 12-Across — Answer: SPIDERMAN. Hint: This superhero swings through the city and has eight-legged friends! 🕷️
  10. 23. Military rank derived from the Latin for "small head" — Answer: CADET. Hint: Think of a rookie in the military, often at the beginning of their journey! 🎖️
  11. 24. Person with elitist tastes — Answer: SNOB. Hint: Some might say they're too good for the rest of us! 🥂
  12. 26. Palindromic principle — Answer: TENET. Hint: This word reflects the idea of something that remains the same when reversed! 🔄
  13. 28. Leg joint — Answer: KNEE. Hint: It's the hinge between your thigh and shin, often bending during a good stretch! 🦵
  14. 30. Missy Elliott's debut solo album, 1997 — Answer: SUPADUPAFLY. Hint: This album propelled a certain rapper to superstardom with its funky beats and catchy hooks! 🎶
  15. 32. Walk heavily — Answer: PLOD. Hint: Think of the sound made when someone walks with a heavy foot! 🦶
  16. 33. Something a pep talk might boost — Answer: MORALE. Hint: Think about what needs a lift before heading into a challenge! 💪
  17. 34. Word in a phrase similar to "blah, blah, blah" — Answer: YADA. Hint: This word is often used to dismiss repetitive talk or details! 🗣️
  18. 35. India has 28 of them (plus eight union territories) — Answer: STATES. Hint: Think of the different regions that make up a country! 🇮🇳

Down

  1. 1. Summer hours in Kansas City, in brief — Answer: CDT. Hint: Think about the time zone that makes those long summer evenings possible! 🌞
  2. 2. "That sounds cool!" — Answer: OOH. Hint: A common expression of excitement or admiration, often said in a playful tone! 😄
  3. 3. Three Stooges member with a bowl cut — Answer: MOE. Hint: This Stooge is known for his signature hairstyle and a knack for comedic leadership! 😂
  4. 4. Aggrieved answer to "You asleep?" — Answer: IWAS. Hint: Sometimes, you just need to say it out loud when someone checks in on you! 😴
  5. 5. Done — Answer: COMPLETED. Hint: Think about something that has been fully finished or achieved! ✅
  6. 6. "Put a sock ___!" ("Pipe down!") — Answer: INIT. Hint: Sometimes it's good to keep quiet and let others speak! 🤫
  7. 7. Pair, as two devices — Answer: SYNC. Hint: Think about how two devices can work together seamlessly! 🔗
  8. 8. Actor Grant of "Bridget Jones's Diary" — Answer: HUGH. Hint: This charming actor shares his first name with a famous British superhero! 🎭
  9. 10. More pastel-like — Answer: PALER. Hint: Think of colors that are even softer and lighter! 🎨
  10. 13. Does a certain video call — Answer: ZOOMS. Hint: This word might remind you of speedy virtual meetings! 📹
  11. 15. Key for exiting full-screen mode — Answer: ESC. Hint: Think of the button you tap when you want to get back to normal view! 🖥️
  12. 16. Pancake-turning tool — Answer: SPATULA. Hint: This kitchen essential helps flip breakfast favorites with ease! 🍳
  13. 17. Detergent pouch in a dangerous internet trend — Answer: TIDEPOD. Hint: This colorful laundry item might look like a snack, but it's definitely not for eating! 🍬
  14. 20. "Gracias" response — Answer: DENADA. Hint: It's all about being polite when someone thanks you! 🙏
  15. 21. Capital city of Turkey — Answer: ANKARA. Hint: This city is not only the capital of Turkey but also a key cultural and political hub! 🇹🇷
  16. 22. Like some diet-friendly yogurt — Answer: NONFAT. Hint: Think of a yogurt option that skips the creaminess for health! 🥛
  17. 25. The ___ of the ball — Answer: BELLE. Hint: Think of a character often celebrated in enchanting fairy tales! 🌹
  18. 27. Pepto-Bismol alternative — Answer: TUMS. Hint: For those who prefer a chewable option to settle their stomach! 🍬
  19. 29. Zora Neale Hurston's "Their ___ Were Watching God" — Answer: EYES. Hint: What do you use to see the world around you? 👀
  20. 30. Secret agent — Answer: SPY. Hint: Think of someone who operates in the shadows for a mission! 🕵️‍♂️
  21. 31. Weed — Answer: POT. Hint: Think about a famous plant that might help you relax! 🌿

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The answer to “Capital city of Turkey” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ANKARA — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 10, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 21-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.

“Capital city of Turkey” answer

ANKARA (6 letters)

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Why the answer is ANKARA

This city is not only the capital of Turkey but also a key cultural and political hub! 🇹🇷

When else has “Capital city of Turkey” appeared?

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July 10, 2026 (most recent) → ANKARA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Capital city of Turkey”?

The answer is ANKARA, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Capital city of Turkey”?

6 letters: ANKARA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 10, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 21-Down.

Can “Capital city of Turkey” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi 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.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

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