Birthplace of Zeus, in Greek myth Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 29, 2023 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2023 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
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