What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Capital of South Korea" from July 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Capital of South Korea”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SEOUL

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Capital of South Korea” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 26, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, 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 “Capital of South Korea” clue?+

The answer is SEOUL (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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