City on the Nile … or a punny end to the joke "When a tight-knit group of cygnets votes, they vote ___" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 14, 2025 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 14, 2025 · 15-Across · 5 letters
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an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
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