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“Georgia capital's nickname”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Georgia capital's nickname”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T H E A

The answer to “Georgia capital's nickname” is THEA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Georgia capital's nickname” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is THEA — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Georgia capital's nickname”

What is the answer to “Georgia capital's nickname” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THEA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Georgia capital's nickname”?

The answer THEA contains 4 letters.

Was “Georgia capital's nickname” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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