U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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Clue explained

PROVIDENCE is the capital of Rhode Island. The clue’s reference to circled letters supplies the state name, which identifies its capital.

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A view of the Providence, Rhode Island, skyline.

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 10, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Little piggy
  2. 4"Door" for some tents
  3. 8Toyota RAV4, for one
  4. 9Turkish currency units
  5. 11U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters
  6. 14"None of that is true!"
  7. 15Some E.R. figures
  8. 16U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters
  9. 18"Here ___ nothing!"
  10. 19From scratch
  11. 20Land of Pyongyang and Seoul
  12. 21Hoped-for answer when you ask someone out
  13. 22U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters
  14. 23Viciously attack
  15. 24U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters
  16. 30Sight for sore eyes in the Sahara
  17. 31Sound of a fall
  18. 32___, that and the other
  19. 33Winter toy

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  1. 11/48 of a cup: Abbr.
  2. 2"___ Town" (Thornton Wilder play)
  3. 3Develops over time
  4. 4Frequent-___ miles
  5. 5Tupperware covers
  6. 6"You ___ my fire / The one desire" (Backstreet Boys lyric)
  7. 7Spotify alternative
  8. 10Part of a television
  9. 12Unit for a YouTube video
  10. 13Final assessment in some high school classes
  11. 16"You will rue the ___!"
  12. 17Scrabble value for U
  13. 18Fancy drinking vessels
  14. 20Supermodel Heidi
  15. 22Small batteries
  16. 23Some hospital scans, in brief
  17. 24Drunkard
  18. 25Sound of relaxation
  19. 26CBS franchise with theme songs by the Who
  20. 27Org. for Panthers and Predators
  21. 28Wed. preceder
  22. 29Un-even?

The answer to “U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters” in the New York Times Midi crossword is PROVIDENCE — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 11-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include DOVER, ALBANY, and SACRAMENTO. 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.

“U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters” answer

PROVIDENCE (10 letters) — most recent; also seen as DOVER, ALBANY, SACRAMENTO

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What does PROVIDENCE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PROVIDENCE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
  • timely preparation for future eventualities

Other answers for “U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides PROVIDENCE, it has also been DOVER, ALBANY, and SACRAMENTO. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters”?

The answer is PROVIDENCE, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026. Other answers for this clue include DOVER, ALBANY, and SACRAMENTO.

How many letters is the answer to “U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters”?

10 letters: PROVIDENCE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been DOVER (5), ALBANY (6), SACRAMENTO (10).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 11-Across. Earlier appearances: September 10, 2026 → DOVER; September 10, 2026 → ALBANY; September 10, 2026 → SACRAMENTO.

Can “U.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides PROVIDENCE, New York Times Midi has also used DOVER, ALBANY, and SACRAMENTO for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

The full grid for September 10, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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