Prairie State capital crossword clue

Answer
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SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD — the 11-letter solution to “Prairie State capital”, entered at 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 20, 2026.

About this clue

“Prairie State capital” appeared as 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 20, 2026, and the answer is 11 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
11
Position
13 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Prairie State capital”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the answer to “Prairie State capital” is SPRINGFIELD — 11 letters, entered at 13 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Prairie State capital” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SPRINGFIELD, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 11 letters and starts with S.

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.