Middle Eastern capital once called Philadelphia WSJ Crossword Clue

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Middle Eastern capital once called Philadelphia" is AMMAN (5 letters).

Across clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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AMMAN

5 letters · Across · last seen August 7, 2026

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