Crossword clue

“Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
KOLKATA
Letters7
Starts withK
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 5, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with K 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 “Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal” clue?+

The answer is KOLKATA (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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