What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Capital at the head of the Nile Delta" from July 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Capital at the head of the Nile Delta”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CAIRO

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Capital at the head of the Nile Delta” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 65-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 “Capital at the head of the Nile Delta” clue?+

The answer is CAIRO (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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