Japan's so-called "City of Ten Thousand Shrines" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 22, 2016 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 22, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 22, 2016 · 36-Across · 5 letters
KYOTO0 of 5 letters revealed
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a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
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