Afghan capital Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Afghan capital" from Metro Quick crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Afghan capital." The answer for this clue is "KABUL."

Here is the explanation of why this clue has this answer:

1. Geographical Reference: The clue specifies "Afghan capital," which implies that we are looking for the name of a city in Afghanistan that serves as the country's capital.
2. Afghanistan's Capital: The capital of Afghanistan is indeed Kabul. It is the largest city in the country and serves as its political, cultural, and economic center.
3. Matching Letter Count: The answer "KABUL" fits perfectly with the available spaces for the word in the crossword puzzle. It consists of five letters, just like the number of spaces provided for the clue.
4. No Conflicting Clues: Considering the other intersecting words in the crossword, there are no conflicting clues that suggest a different answer for the "Afghan capital" clue. "KABUL" seamlessly fits with the other words intersecting this clue.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "Afghan capital" is "KABUL." It accurately corresponds to the geographical reference, the capital city of Afghanistan. The letter count and intersection with other words also confirm the correctness of this answer.

Definition of "KABUL"

the capital of Afghanistan; population 2,536,300 (est. 2006) . It is situated in the north-east of the country, with a strategic position commanding the mountain passes through the Hindu Kush, especially the Khyber Pass. It was capital of the Mogul empire 1504–1738 and in 1773 replaced Kandahar as capital of an independent Afghanistan. It suffered severe damage following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and during the rise and fall of the Taliban regime.

 The Crossword clue "Afghan capital" published 32 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Metro Quick	25 March 2024	KABUL
Lovatts Enigma	29 December 2023	KABUL
Daily Quick	23 April 2022	KABUL
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	26 January 2022	KABUL
The Guardian Quick	29 January 2021	KABUL
Evening Standard - Easy	29 July 2020	KABUL
L.A. Times Daily	5 July 2020	KABUL
Independent.co.uk - Concise	23 May 2020	KABUL
The Guardian	5 October 2017	KABUL
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	20 August 2016	KABUL
USA Today	28 October 2013	KABUL
Boston Globe	24 April 2011	KABUL
Universal	19 March 2009	KABUL
The Telegraph - Quick	5 November 2005	KABUL
Newsday.com	16 June 2005	KABUL