Island whose capital and largest city is Iraklion Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 29, 2022 · 70-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 29, 2022 · 70-Down · 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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