Source of stone used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 9, 2018 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 9, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 9, 2018 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
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