Crossword clue
“South American capital where Simón Bolívar was born”
This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CARACASLetters7
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “South American capital where Simón Bolívar was born” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 31-Across. 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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FAQ
What is the answer to the “South American capital where Simón Bolívar was born” clue?+
The answer is CARACAS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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