This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Q _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Q _ _ _ O
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About the answer
QUITO as a word: The capital city of Ecuador; The capital of Pichincha province, Ecuador.
QUITO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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