Crossword clue
“Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SALEMLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2025 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)” clue?+
The answer is SALEM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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