Battle site where the Athenians routed the Persians Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 15, 1997 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 15, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 15, 1997 · 17-Across · 8 letters
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a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians
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