Militaristic city of ancient Greece Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 19, 1996 · 42-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 19, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 19, 1996 · 42-Down · 6 letters
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an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
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