Capital of Vietnam
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 12, 2026
Stuck on the clue Capital of Vietnam from the New York Times Mini for March 12, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Capital of Vietnam (5)
Answer
The answer to Capital of Vietnam is Hanoi (5 letters).
Why does Hanoi fit this clue?
This is a straightforward geography clue where 'Capital of Vietnam' serves as a direct definition pointing to HANOI. Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, located in the northern part of the country along the Red River. It has served as the political center of Vietnam for over a thousand years, functioning as the seat of government and home to major national institutions. The city's name comes from the Vietnamese words meaning 'river interior,' reflecting its position surrounded by the Red River delta.
What does Capital of Vietnam mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Capital
noun
•the city that serves as the seat of government for a country or state
Vietnam
noun
•a Southeast Asian country on the eastern edge of the Indochinese Peninsula
This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles
The clue Capital of Vietnam has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Mar 12, 2026
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What does Hanoi mean?
proper noun
•the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam, located in the northern part of the country
How to use Hanoi in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Hanoi.
•“Hanoi serves as the political and cultural capital of Vietnam, home to the country's government institutions.”
•“The bustling streets of Hanoi are filled with motorbikes, street food vendors, and French colonial architecture.”
•“Many tourists visit Hanoi to explore the historic Old Quarter and sample authentic Vietnamese pho.”
What are other crossword clues for Hanoi?
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Frequently asked questions about Capital of Vietnam
- What is the answer to Capital of Vietnam?
- The answer is Hanoi (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Capital of Vietnam have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Hanoi.
- How many times has Capital of Vietnam appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 12, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
6 Across
answer length
5 letters