African capital crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 7 letters.

ALGIERS

ALGIERS — the 7-letter solution to “African capital”, entered at 22 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 20, 2022.

About this clue

“African capital” appeared as 22 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 20, 2022, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 8, 2025.

Letters
7
Position
22 Down
Times seen
4

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • TRIPOLI7 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “African capital”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 20, 2022, the answer to “African capital” is ALGIERS — 7 letters, entered at 22 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: ALGIERS, TRIPOLI. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.