This ancient Greek sport is considered to be the precursor to modern-day tennis. (12) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPHAIRISTIKE This ancient Greek sport is considered to be the precursor to modern-day tennis. (12) (12)
7% IONIA Ancient Greek colony in modern-day Turkey (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 21, 2026
6% IRAN Modern-day Persia (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 29, 2026
5% NEE Precursor to a maiden name (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 22, 2026
5% DEEM Consider (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 15, 2026
5% REFLECTED Considered (9) (9) Mirror Quick Aug 13, 2026
5% SKA Reggae precursor (3) Commuter Aug 10, 2026
5% CASEBYCASE *Considered individually (10) New York Times Aug 10, 2026
5% DEEMED Considered (6) Commuter Aug 8, 2026
5% HOMER Ancient Greek poet (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 4, 2026
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