One of a pair of Old Testament books with female names Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 24, 2020 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 24, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 24, 2020 · 21-Across · 6 letters
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an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre
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