This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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SEOUL as a word: The capital city of South Korea, also the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until the country was divided in 1945; (metonymic) the South Korean government.
SEOUL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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