“Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 11, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era” is RIO
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RIO — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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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Saturday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era”
What is the answer to “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is RIO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era”?
The answer RIO contains 3 letters.
Was “Portuguese capital in the Napoleonic era” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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