Crossword clue

“Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OSAKA
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)” clue?+

The answer is OSAKA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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