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“Persian Gulf capital”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Persian Gulf capital”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter A
D ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D O H A

The answer to “Persian Gulf capital” is DOHA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 19, 2025

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 D starts with

The clue “Persian Gulf capital” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DOHA — a 4-letter word that begins with D 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 “Persian Gulf capital”

What is the answer to “Persian Gulf capital” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOHA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Persian Gulf capital”?

The answer DOHA contains 4 letters.

Was “Persian Gulf capital” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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