While retreating, an ambush is what gets this ancient city state Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPARTA While retreating, an ambush is what gets this ancient city state (6) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 4, 2022
6% TROY Ancient city (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 9, 2026
5% BABYLON Ancient city on the Euphrates (7) The Telegraph Quick Apr 26, 2026
5% OSTIA Ancient port city of Rome (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 23, 2026
5% UTAH Salt Lake City's State (4)
5% SPA Wellness retreat (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 22, 2026
5% ATLANTA Largest city in the state of Georgia (7)
5% LATER In a while (5) Eugene Sheffer Apr 15, 2026
5% NINEVEH What follows 9 and 5 in ancient city? (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Apr 7, 2026
5% ASHRAMS Religious retreats (7) Commuter Apr 6, 2026

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