Africa's most populous city Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 8, 2008 · 54-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 1996 and October 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 2008 · 54-Down · 5 letters
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the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
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