What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Modern home of ancient Mesopotamia" from April 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Modern home of ancient Mesopotamia”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IRAQ

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withQ

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 17, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Modern home of ancient Mesopotamia” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with Q.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Modern home of ancient Mesopotamia” clue?+

The answer is IRAQ (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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