“Origin of "The Tale of Genji," considered by many to be the world's first novel” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JAPAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Origin of "The Tale of Genji," considered by many to be the world's first novel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 13, 2025, where it runs at 40 Across 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.
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Sep 13, 2025 grid29DInstant ___5 ltrs›31DHome to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief4 ltrs›33DLike about 4% of the citizens of Kansas7 ltrs›35DSalsas, e.g.6 ltrs›40DTilt5 ltrs›
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