California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward "bakery" sign Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 4, 2025 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2025 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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A city, the county seat of Siskiyou County, in northern California, United States.
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View all clues with this answer- Northern California town once home to the palindromic ___ Bakery
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