“Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HANOI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 9, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.