Fortress of old Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 10, 2007 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 10, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2007 · 40-Down · 8 letters
PRESIDIO0 of 8 letters revealed
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a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio"
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