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June 27th, 2026
Daily puzzle · Hard · Satellite map
Theme: Classic mix
Today's capitals trace a loose arc from ancient river valleys to modern seaports and mountain frontiers. Cairo anchors the list as one of the world's oldest cities, its skyline still watched over by the nearby Giza pyramids along the Nile. Farther north, Warsaw stands as a testament to resilience, painstakingly rebuilt after the devastation of the Second World War, while Helsinki and Riga face each other across the Baltic's northern reaches, their fortunes long shaped by the sea. Bishkek closes the circuit, tucked beneath the Tian Shan range in Central Asia, a reminder of how capital cities so often rise where water meets mountain or history meets renewal.
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Cairo, EgyptCapital of Egypt, on the Nile near the Giza pyramids.
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Warsaw, PolandCapital of Poland, rebuilt after WWII.
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Helsinki, FinlandCapital of Finland, on the Gulf of Finland.
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Riga, LatviaCapital of Latvia, on the Gulf of Riga.
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Bishkek, KyrgyzstanCapital of Kyrgyzstan, below the Tian Shan range.