Crossword clue
“Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea”
This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
MASADALetters6
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 14, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea” clue?+
The answer is MASADA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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