Book with the story of Purim Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 22, 2024 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 22, 2024 · 9-Down · 6 letters
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an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre
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