“Capital city on the banks of the Rideau River” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OTTAWA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Capital city on the banks of the Rideau River”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 15, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.