Former world capital whose name means "capital city" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 20, 2019 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 20, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 20, 2019 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
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