Capital on the Nile

Editorially verified for the Oct 13, 2026

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A view of Cairo, Egypt, beside the Nile River.

Clue explained

Cairo is Egypt’s capital, and the Nile runs through the city, giving the clue its geographic hook. The river has long been central to life in Egypt: the Nile Valley provided a vital corridor for settlement and farming. Cairo also includes the historic district known as Islamic Cairo, where mosques, schools, and markets reflect centuries of urban life. The famous pyramids of Giza lie just west of the city, often visited from Cairo, but they are not on the Nile itself.

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This clue's Tuesday, October 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1One might have a litter ... or use it
  2. 4Capital on the Nile
  3. 6Expansive
  4. 7Spelling Bee rank between "Good" and "Nice"
  5. 8Overhead storage on an airplane

Down

  1. 1Tree that yields a chocolate substitute
  2. 2Garlicky condiment
  3. 3Subway vehicle
  4. 4Network with an eye logo
  5. 5Word before job or duck

The answer to “Capital on the Nile” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CAIRO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 13, 2026 at 4-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.

“Capital on the Nile” answer

CAIRO (5 letters)

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When else has “Capital on the Nile” appeared?

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October 13, 2026 (most recent) → CAIRO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Capital on the Nile”?

The answer is CAIRO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Capital on the Nile”?

5 letters: CAIRO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 13, 2026, at 4-Across.

Can “Capital on the Nile” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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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