“Second half of a two-word South American capital” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AIRES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Second half of a two-word South American capital”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 14, 2025, where it runs at 24 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.