Ancient Greek colony quietly captured by Persian king Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CYPRUS Ancient Greek colony quietly captured by Persian king (6) The Times Cryptic Nov 25, 2015
3% HOMER Ancient Greek poet (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 4, 2026
3% RAPID Surprise attack captures head of Persian fleet (5) The Times Cryptic Aug 3, 2026
3% OFFA Ancient Mercian king (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 16, 2026
3% HOPLITE Ancient Greek infantryman (7) The Times Sunday Concise Jul 12, 2026
3% ELAM Ancient land on the Persian Gulf (4) Wall Street Journal Jun 10, 2026
2% NET Capture (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 4, 2026
2% MINOS Ancient Cretan king who had a labyrinth (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 4, 2026
2% NAAN Persian pita (4) Newsday Jul 30, 2026
2% EVADE Avoid (capture) (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 29, 2026

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