Crossword clue
“El ___, mythical city of gold”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DORADOLetters6
Starts withD
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “El ___, mythical city of gold” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 7, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with O, 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 “El ___, mythical city of gold” clue?+
The answer is DORADO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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