“Modern-day Persia” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Modern-day Persia”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2026, where it runs at 118 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 28, 2026 grid116ASpanish "My God!"7 ltrs›121APerformed some witchcraft, in Valleyspeak?16 ltrs›127AIsland where parts of "Jurassic Park" were filmed5 ltrs›131AThis won't last5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 28, 20261ACounterpart of a rani5 ltrs›6AMilk source4 ltrs›10AWater colors5 ltrs›15ACarpet on the forest floor4 ltrs›19ARust, e.g.5 ltrs›20AScore direction for some stringed instruments4 ltrs›21ACrispy, say5 ltrs›22AIntellectual gathering5 ltrs›
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