Dog breed named after a region in Japan Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 10, 2020 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 10, 2020 · 2-Down · 5 letters
AKITA0 of 5 letters revealed
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The capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan.
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