Birthplace, metaphorically Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 17, 1997 · 8-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 17, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 17, 1997 · 8-Down · 6 letters
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where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization"
noun
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