This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ O
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CAIRO as a word: The capital city of Egypt; A governorate of Egypt, containing the capital city.
CAIRO has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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