What is the answer to "State capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "State capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol" is ANNAPOLIS (9 letters).

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State capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ANNAPOLIS

9 letters · Down · last seen January 4, 2026