Capital city northeast of Giza

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Stumped by This Crossword Clue? “Capital City Northeast of Giza”

Ah, the classic crossword clue: a geographical head-scratcher that seems simple enough, but can leave even seasoned solvers feeling lost. Today’s challenge? “Capital city northeast of Giza.”

This clue is a great example of how crossword puzzles can be tricky in their use of geographical clues. The word “northeast” might make you think of countries like Egypt or Sudan, but where exactly does “Giza” fit into the picture?

Let’s break it down. “Giza” is famously known for its ancient pyramids and the Sphinx. This location puts us squarely in

Egypt

. Now, we need to consider which city in Egypt fits the “northeast” directionality.

Here’s a tip: Remember the

relative positioning

of cities within a country. This will help you narrow down the possibilities.

Don’t give up! You’ve got this. Let me know if you manage to crack the code!

Capital city northeast of Giza

Available Answers:

Cairo.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 8/18/24 People Sunday