Capital of Egypt Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 27, 2023 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 27, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 27, 2023 · 19-Across · 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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