“Modern home of where cuneiform writing originated” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRAQ is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Modern home of where cuneiform writing originated”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 18, 2025, where it runs at 84 Across 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.