Crossword clue

“Island whose capital is Papeete”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TAHITI
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 15, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Island whose capital is Papeete” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with I, 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 “Island whose capital is Papeete” clue?+

The answer is TAHITI (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 15, 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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