Crossword clue
“Ancient home to many pre-Socratic philosophers”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ELEALetters4
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient home to many pre-Socratic philosophers” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 6, 2025 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E 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 home to many pre-Socratic philosophers” clue?+
The answer is ELEA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 6, 2025.
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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