Crossword clue

“Ancient war story”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ILIAD
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withD
Vowels3

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The clue “Ancient war story” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 23, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Ancient war story” clue?+

The answer is ILIAD (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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