Norwegian capital

Latest answer — August 22, 2026

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Clue explained

OSLO is the capital city of Norway. The answer is a proper place name, so it is normally written with an initial capital.

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Definition
The Oslo waterfront and city skyline in Norway.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Grain used as a breakfast cereal
  2. 4Winter sports equipment
  3. 6Immature insect
  4. 8Consume
  5. 9Land surrounded by water

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  1. 1Norwegian capital
  2. 2Otherwise called (abbr.)
  3. 3Becomes fatigued
  4. 5Not on time
  5. 7Crime writer ____ McDermid

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Grain used as a breakfast cereal — Answer: OATS. Hint: A bowl of this whole-grain staple makes a classic morning meal 🥣
  2. 4. Winter sports equipment — Answer: SKI. Hint: You might strap these on before gliding downhill 🎿
  3. 6. Immature insect — Answer: LARVA. Hint: This early life stage often wriggles before adulthood 🐛
  4. 8. Consume — Answer: EAT. Hint: What you do when you take a bite of something 🍽️
  5. 9. Land surrounded by water — Answer: ISLE. Hint: Picture a tiny piece of land with water all around it 🏝️

Down

  1. 1. Norwegian capital — Answer: OSLO. Hint: This Scandinavian capital sits at the head of a fjord 🇳🇴
  2. 2. Otherwise called (abbr.) — Answer: AKA. Hint: Use this abbreviation when introducing a second name 🏷️
  3. 3. Becomes fatigued — Answer: TIRES. Hint: Long exertion gradually leaves someone feeling worn out 😓
  4. 5. Not on time — Answer: LATE. Hint: Arriving after the scheduled moment earns this description ⏰
  5. 7. Crime writer ____ McDermid — Answer: VAL. Hint: This crime novelist has a concise three-letter first name 📚

The answer to “Norwegian capital” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is OSLO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 22, 2026 at 1-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.

“Norwegian capital” answer

OSLO (4 letters)

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When else has “Norwegian capital” appeared?

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August 22, 2026 (most recent) → OSLO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Norwegian capital”?

The answer is OSLO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 22, 2026.

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

4 letters: OSLO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 22, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Norwegian capital” have a different answer?

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