Crossword clue

“South American capital”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
CARACAS
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
CARACAS71 of 2
BRASILIA81 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “South American capital” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 18, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “South American capital” clue?+

The answer is CARACAS (7 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 18, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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