Capital near Alexandria Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 20, 1998 · 53-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 20, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 20, 1998 · 53-Down · 5 letters
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the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
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