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The 505 Crossword
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · the 505 history edition · New Mexico
Pick a square — the clue you’re answering shows here.
8Oldest state capital in the country, founded 1610 (7)
9Duke City proper, founded 1706 (11)
10The 'Hub City' rail town on the river (5)
11Old Town ___, the 1706 center (5)
12Mud-and-straw building tradition (5)
13Official state question: 'red or green?' (5)
Down
1Sun sign on the state flag (3)
2Village of acequias, farms and artists (8)
3Town where the Camino Real met the river (10)
4Round ceremonial room in pueblo tradition (4)
6Community ditch still watering Corrales fields (7)
7___ National Monument, ABQ's carved west mesa (10)
Every answer is the 505 history or geography.
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