Home of the oldest university in the Western Hemisphere (founded in 1551) Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 30, 2018 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 30, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 30, 2018 · 23-Down · 4 letters
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a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
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