Auction, first of many in state capital Crossword Clue

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Best Answer:
SALEM

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Auction, first of many in state capital" leads us to the answer "SALEM". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.

  1. "Auction": This word suggests a sale where items or property are sold to the highest bidder.
  2. "First of many": This phrase indicates that we need to take the first letter of a word or words that follow.
  3. "In state capital": This tells us that we need to look for a word related to a state capital.

Putting these clues together, we can determine the answer. In this case, "SALEM" meets all the criteria. Let's see why:

  1. The term "auction" corresponds to the act of selling items to the highest bidder.
  2. Taking the first letter of "many," we get the letter "M".
  3. Finally, "state capital" refers to the capital of a state. "Salem" is indeed the capital of the state of Oregon.

By considering these clues, we can confidently say that "SALEM" is the correct answer for the crossword clue "Auction, first of many in state capital."



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Definition of "SALEM"

the state capital of Oregon, situated on the Willamette River south-west of Portland; population 153,435 (est. 2008).


 The Crossword clue "Auction, first of many in state capital" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
CrosswordDateAnswer
The Telegraph - Cryptic12 June 2018SALEM
The Times Cryptic25 June 2012SALEM


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