Spanish fortresses Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 16, 2010 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 16, 2010 · 11-Down · 9 letters
PRESIDIOS0 of 9 letters revealed
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a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio"
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