India's capital before New Delhi Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 4, 2014 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 4, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 4, 2014 · 3-Down · 8 letters
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the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
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