Crossword clue

“World capital near the Andean foothills”

This clue appeared as 69-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

SANTIAGO

Letters8

Starts withS

Ends withO

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 28, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “World capital near the Andean foothills” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 28, 2025 as 69-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “World capital near the Andean foothills” clue?+

The answer is SANTIAGO (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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