Crossword clue

“Home to the Basilica of St. Clare”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ASSISI
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3

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Oct 2, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Home to the Basilica of St. Clare” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, 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 Basilica of St. Clare” clue?+

The answer is ASSISI (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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