Crossword clue
“World capital split by the world's longest river”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CAIROLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “World capital split by the world's longest river” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C 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 “World capital split by the world's longest river” clue?+
The answer is CAIRO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 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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