Island home of the Minotaur Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 15, 2014 · 68-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 15, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 15, 2014 · 68-Across · 5 letters
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the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
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