It begins "In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia..." Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 19, 1997 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 19, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 19, 1997 · 18-Across · 4 letters
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a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
noun · fill-in-the-blank
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