Crossword clue

“Second-most-populous city in the world (after Tokyo)”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DELHI

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 20, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Second-most-populous city in the world (after Tokyo)” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 20, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Second-most-populous city in the world (after Tokyo)” clue?+

The answer is DELHI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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