Crossword clue
“Country that was home to the Ebla library, thought to be the world's first (2500 B.C.)”
This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SYRIALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Country that was home to the Ebla library, thought to be the world's first (2500 B.C.)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 1, 2025 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Country that was home to the Ebla library, thought to be the world's first (2500 B.C.)” clue?+
The answer is SYRIA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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