Crossword clue

“Filming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SAHARA

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Filming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 27, 2026 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S 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 “Filming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"” clue?+

The answer is SAHARA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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