Crossword clue
“Luxurious European gambling mecca”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 3, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MONTECARLOLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withO
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Luxurious European gambling mecca” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 3, 2025 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Luxurious European gambling mecca” clue?+
The answer is MONTECARLO (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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