“Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OSAKA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 18, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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