“State capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANNAPOLIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “State capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 4, 2026 grid31AActor Thomas ___ Church5 ltrs›37ASnubs7 ltrs›41ASecondary list of options7 ltrs›47AClassification that anyone can donate to6 ltrs›55AMade less angry now8 ltrs›60AIt's a "tyrannical discipline," said Sylvia Plath6 ltrs›66ASteals, informally7 ltrs›70APoints to a church?6 ltrs›74APerseveres8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20261AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›8AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›
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