Crossword clue

“Northwestern capital”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
SALEM
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
HELENAMONTANA131 of 4
BOISE51 of 4
SALEM51 of 4
HELENA61 of 4

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Northwestern capital” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 9, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for August 9, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Northwestern capital” clue?+

The answer is SALEM (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 9, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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