Crossword clue

“City that was a rival of ancient Sparta”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ARGOS

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 12, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “City that was a rival of ancient Sparta” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 12, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “City that was a rival of ancient Sparta” clue?+

The answer is ARGOS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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