Ancient city leaving a symbol in the desert? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAMARKAND Ancient city leaving a symbol in the desert? (9) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 11, 2016
7% TROY Ancient city (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 9, 2026
6% SPARTA Ancient Greek city-state (6) The Times Concise Jun 1, 2026
6% CIVIC Several ancient cardinals from the city (5) The Times Cryptic May 29, 2026
6% OLD Ancient (3) USA Today May 19, 2026
6% ABANDONMENT Desertion (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 18, 2026
6% OLDASTIME Ancient (9) Universal May 14, 2026
6% BIOME Desert or rainforest (5) USA Today May 12, 2026
6% MIRAGES Illusions in the desert (7) USA Today May 7, 2026
6% GOBI Mongolian desert (4) Newsday May 5, 2026

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