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European capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters

The New York Times crossword clue “European capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters” answer is MINSK. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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5 lettersMost recent: January 3 2026

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About this clue

The clue “European capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters” resolves to MINSK, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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