What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Capital of Yemen" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Capital of Yemen”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SANAA

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Capital of Yemen” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, 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 “Capital of Yemen” clue?+

The answer is SANAA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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