Egyptian city once named Syene Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 13, 1999 · 47-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 13, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 13, 1999 · 47-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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