Capital of South Korea
Crossword Answer — July 26, 2026
This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
NYT Mini Crossword
Sunday, July 26, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. One of five for most starfish — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think about the limbs of a creature that thrives in the ocean! 🦑
- 4. Fliers in a V — Answer: GEESE. Hint: Think of those birds that often travel in formation during migration! 🦆
- 7. Sing the praises of — Answer: EXTOL. Hint: When you really admire someone, you might express your utmost admiration for them! 🎤
- 8. Capital of South Korea — Answer: SEOUL. Hint: This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
- 9. Bottom of a shoe — Answer: SOLE. Hint: What you walk on daily, but often take for granted! 👣
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- 1. Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z — Answer: AGES. Hint: Can you think of what you might call the time between being a teenager and hitting adulthood? 🎉
- 2. T. ___ (fearsome dinos) — Answer: REXES. Hint: Think of the king of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth! 🦖
- 3. "Yeah, same!" — Answer: METOO. Hint: When you resonate with someone's feelings or experiences, you might say this! 😊
- 5. 2020 Pixar movie — Answer: SOUL. Hint: This film dives deep into what makes us who we are, exploring the essence of life and purpose! 🎶
- 6. French fashion magazine — Answer: ELLE. Hint: This stylish publication shares its name with the French word for 'she'! 👗
The answer to “Capital of South Korea” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SEOUL — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 26, 2026 (8-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Capital of South Korea” answer
SEOUL (5 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's SEOUL.
Why the answer is SEOUL
This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
More NYT Mini answers for July 26, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 26, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. One of five for most starfish → ARM
- 4. Fliers in a V → GEESE
- 7. Sing the praises of → EXTOL
- 8. Capital of South Korea → SEOUL
- 9. Bottom of a shoe → SOLE
Down
- 1. Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z → AGES
- 2. T. ___ (fearsome dinos) → REXES
- 3. "Yeah, same!" → METOO
- 5. 2020 Pixar movie → SOUL
- 6. French fashion magazine → ELLE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 26, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live NYT Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the NYT Mini Crossword
The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Capital of South Korea”?
The answer is SEOUL, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Capital of South Korea”?
5 letters: SEOUL.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026, at 8-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.