“Home of the world's largest independently owned bookstore (spanning an entire city block)” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PORTLANDOREGON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Home of the world's largest independently owned bookstore (spanning an entire city block)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 58 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jun 12, 2026 grid9DPlace where customers get their licks in?14 ltrs›12DHidden gem14 ltrs›15DSite of America's first roller coaster11 ltrs›37DSatisfactory7 ltrs›38DEpic beginning7 ltrs›41DSaturn satellite5 ltrs›45DPuts in one's two cents6 ltrs›47DSmith who has won the Triple Crown of Acting6 ltrs›49DDo business?5 ltrs›51DObstacle for Odysseus5 ltrs›55D___ Point, Calif.4 ltrs›57DCentral point4 ltrs›59D"OMG, stop!"3 ltrs›60DPray, in Latin3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword58 Across••••••••••••••PORTLANDOREGONJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword58 Across••••••••••••••PORTLANDOREGONBack to the full Jun 12, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.