This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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SEOUL as a word: The capital city of South Korea, also the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until the country was divided in 1945; (metonymic) the South Korean government.
SEOUL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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