Olden Iran Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 5, 1996 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 5, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 5, 1996 · 9-Down · 6 letters
PERSIA0 of 6 letters revealed
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a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
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