Crossword clue
“Like the Code of Hammurabi”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
BABYLONIANLetters10
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the Code of Hammurabi” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the Code of Hammurabi” clue?+
The answer is BABYLONIAN (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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